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X422 BYC

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,431 mi
Last recorded93,431 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX422 BYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2017 93,431 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at load sensor. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill front and rear. (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill/wheel arch. (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

MIL light on.

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear tyres slightly perished.

fuel pipes corroded.

surface corrosion to most areas.

Pass 21 Nov 2016 87,877 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both rear tyres have cracks on side walls

Fail 18 Nov 2016 87,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both rear tyres have cracks on side walls

Pass 20 Nov 2015 81,087 miles

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

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

engine management light on

fuel pipe slightly corroded

o s f tyre perished and wearing on edges of tyre tread

oil leak

surface corrosion in all areas

Fail 20 Nov 2015 81,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill 2 places (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

engine management light on

fuel pipe slightly corroded

o s f tyre perished and wearing on edges of tyre tread

oil leak

surface corrosion in all areas

Pass 21 Nov 2014 76,323 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

engine management light on

o s f tyre perished in tyre tread

plastic covers fitted too sills

slight corrosion in all areas

Fail 20 Nov 2014 76,323 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

engine management light on

o s f tyre perished in tyre tread

plastic covers fitted too sills

slight corrosion in all areas

Pass 29 Nov 2013 71,707 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 71,704 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 65,103 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Dec 2011 62,583 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all areas corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2011 62,583 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all areas corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2010 58,569 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2010 58,569 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 55,800 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 55,800 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 53,889 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 53,889 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 47,699 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)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 40,363 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 33,198 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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X422 BYC is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X422 BYC, 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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X422 BYC is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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