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X331 KDW

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

132,183 mi
Last recorded132,183 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX331 KDW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 132,183 miles

IDLE EMISSIONS ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.DAMAGE F REG PLATE.OIL LEAKS.OIL LEAK N/S/R HUB.UNDERSIDE MUD FOULING-CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS.PLAY O/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS FSUSPENSION/STEERING.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

Fail 17 Jan 2013 132,183 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

IDLE EMISSIONS ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.DAMAGE F REG PLATE.OIL LEAKS.OIL LEAK N/S/R HUB.UNDERSIDE MUD FOULING-CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS.PLAY O/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS FSUSPENSION/STEERING.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 128,338 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 128,388 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 121,453 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 121,453 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 114,220 miles

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 23 Feb 2009 100,152 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 100,152 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 89,349 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 11 Dec 2007 89,349 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 14 Nov 2006 77,343 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 77,342 miles

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Trims on outside of front seats missing and may cause further fraying to seat belts

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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X331 KDW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 X331 KDW, 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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X331 KDW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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