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X157 DOD

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,471 mi
Last recorded126,471 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX157 DOD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2021 126,471 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 126,293 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 124,847 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 124,038 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 124,038 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 120,596 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front swivel joint has a slight oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2017 120,596 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 115,812 miles

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)

Fail 31 May 2016 115,808 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 110,071 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 110,071 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 96,329 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 96,266 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 90,765 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 90,732 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s and o/s 3rd body mount brackets corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 88,716 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2011 86,846 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2010 84,957 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 81,912 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear fuel lines have corrosion

Fail 14 May 2009 81,912 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 78,519 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 78,519 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 75,526 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 72,806 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 60,205 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 60,087 miles

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?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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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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