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X533 XBV

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

98,886 mi
Last recorded98,886 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX533 XBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 98,886 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 94,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 94,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 88,418 miles

All under body and under body components covered in black substance

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 88,399 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 86,038 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 86,030 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear sills holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 82,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine light on

Pass 6 Dec 2016 80,777 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 79,144 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 76,130 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 76,119 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 73,668 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 73,668 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 71,339 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 71,339 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 69,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 69,107 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 64,900 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 64,900 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 58,874 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 50,568 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,778 miles

both front tractor joints slightly corrodid

Pass 23 Feb 2007 37,153 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 37,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 33,499 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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X533 XBV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 X533 XBV, 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 X533 XBV registered?

X533 XBV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 October 2000.

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