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X657 VJK

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,536 mi
Last recorded104,536 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX657 VJK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2016 104,536 miles

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

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

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

car dirty underneath

child seat fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2016 104,513 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

car dirty underneath

child seat fitted

os horn button innop

Pass 10 Mar 2015 96,970 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 90,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 90,687 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 86,884 miles

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes rusted

Fail 21 Feb 2013 86,884 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes rusted

Fail 20 Feb 2012 83,530 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

fuel pipes rusted

near side raer tyre cracking sidewall

Pass 20 Feb 2012 83,530 miles

fuel pipes rusted

near side raer tyre cracking sidewall

Pass 6 Dec 2010 79,980 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front all metal to abs piping corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2008 74,869 miles

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

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

all rear suspension bushes slightly worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 74,869 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

all rear suspension bushes slightly worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 72,486 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 69,927 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 69,927 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 55,274 miles

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

engine check light staying on

possible rear diff bearings noisey

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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X657 VJK is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X657 VJK, 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 X657 VJK registered?

X657 VJK is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 December 2000.

Is X657 VJK safe to buy?

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