MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,471 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/floor. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroded. (1.1.3 (e))
Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis /crossmember, panhard rod mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/floor. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wear in swivel pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front swivel joint has a slight oil leak
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front swivel joint has a slight oil leak
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Both front swivel joint seals starting to leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Both front swivel joint seals starting to leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
n/s and o/s 3rd body mount brackets corroded
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear tyre has a cut in outer side wall
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front to rear fuel lines have corrosion
Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front to rear fuel lines have corrosion
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
offside registration plate lamp bulb getting dull
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside front brake slight binding
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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X157 DOD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 2000 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 66,340 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X157 DOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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X157 DOD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 December 2000.
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