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X272 UFM

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,472 mi
Last recorded105,472 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX272 UFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 105,472 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 105,472 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 104,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2014 97,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel lines rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2013 89,875 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 85,131 miles

brake pedal slightly spongey

corrosion on brake/fuel pipes

engine management light lit

front brakes binding slightly

unable to see brake pads

Pass 1 Sep 2011 82,774 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 80,980 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2010 80,975 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2009 62,564 miles

BOTH OUTER HUB SWIVELS JOINTS CORRODED FRONT

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 62,495 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH OUTER HUB SWIVELS JOINTS CORRODED FRONT

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 74,741 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r seat belt not fully checked as child seat fitted

slight corrosion to swivels

Fail 12 Sep 2008 74,741 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r seat belt not fully checked as child seat fitted

slight corrosion to swivels

Pass 29 Aug 2007 64,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pipe to n/s rear hose

n/s and o/s front knuckels corrodded

Fail 29 Aug 2006 53,505 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 53,505 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 43,883 miles

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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X272 UFM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X272 UFM, 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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X272 UFM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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