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X502 VVY

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,728 mi
Last recorded88,728 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX502 VVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 88,728 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 83,009 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 83,001 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

cracks in o/s/f and o/s/r tyres

Pass 13 Oct 2012 72,523 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear silencer outer cover deteriorated

Fail 13 Oct 2012 72,523 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear silencer outer cover deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2012 75,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2012 75,607 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2011 70,333 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 64,831 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded badly rear.

rear propshaft uj has slight play.

Fail 22 Feb 2010 72,949 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded badly rear.

rear propshaft uj has slight play.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 62,813 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 56,258 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 49,693 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 41,449 miles

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

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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X502 VVY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X502 VVY, 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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What year was X502 VVY registered?

X502 VVY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 November 2000.

Is X502 VVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X502 VVY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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