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X852 YGW

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

135,076 mi
Last recorded135,076 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX852 YGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 135,076 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced rotten (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced rotten (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 135,074 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced rotten (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced rotten (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 133,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 133,787 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

park brake travel

Pass 3 Nov 2021 132,850 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 132,848 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring missg (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

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

transfer box mounting broken

Pass 14 Oct 2020 129,910 miles

nearside front swivel joint pitted

nearside rear floor corroded

offside front swivel joint pitted

power steering belt perrished

Pass 3 Oct 2019 128,382 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 125,124 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 125,124 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both to rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 122,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 119,292 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 118,129 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 118,129 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

registration plate deteriorated both (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 114,698 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 106,745 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear seats folded flat unable to check rear belts

Pass 4 Feb 2013 90,556 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 83,453 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel besring slight play.

centre exhaust heat shield loose.

o/s front seat belt slow to retract.

o/s rear tyre deteriorated.

rear seats folded flat at time of test so not able to fully check seat belts.

slight play from steering box.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 76,791 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 73,603 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 71,487 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 66,582 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 66,582 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 58,744 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 47,285 miles

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm

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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X852 YGW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X852 YGW, 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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X852 YGW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 November 2000.

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