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X403 JMW

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

89,581 mi
Last recorded89,581 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX403 JMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 89,581 miles

EML ILLUMANATED

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear HALF SHAFT SEAL SLIGHT DAMP

Offside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 89,581 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced AT BODY MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR AT BODY MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

EML ILLUMANATED

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear HALF SHAFT SEAL SLIGHT DAMP

Offside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 83,950 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 10 Feb 2022 83,950 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 24 Dec 2021 83,928 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 75,581 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 75,557 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 71,555 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 69,782 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 69,782 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 67,777 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 67,777 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 64,568 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 64,568 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18'' (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 62,840 miles

rare brake pipes corroding in a couple of places

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 60,843 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 60,843 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 58,447 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2012 55,474 miles

All four tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Nov 2011 52,417 miles

offside front king pin seal leaking

Fail 8 Nov 2011 52,417 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside front king pin seal leaking

Pass 26 Oct 2010 49,537 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 49,537 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 46,606 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 46,606 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 43,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 43,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 38,841 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 38,780 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

slight leak from offside tractor seal.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 35,147 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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X403 JMW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 X403 JMW, 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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X403 JMW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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