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X966 FKE

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

78,529 mi
Last recorded78,529 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX966 FKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 78,529 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 78,525 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Plastic headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Brake binding on (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Direction indicator bulb deteriorated, showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Plastic headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Horn control on steering wheel (Right hand push button not working).

Offside Front Drivers door electric drop glass/window Inoperative

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre rubber cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil leak present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 76,937 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil leak present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drivers door electric window does not function

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 76,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Brake warning lamp illuminated on instrument panel (1.1.10 (f))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil leak present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drivers door electric window does not function

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 75,333 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 75,332 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 73,455 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from end of axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge aswell as perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes on the rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod mounting modified but not seriously weakened Panhard rod mounting (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both N/S and O/S rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S and O/S rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 70,319 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Panhard rod mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both N/S and O/S rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 70,312 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm There is not three quarters of tread across the tyre within the legal limit. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items placed on passenger seat (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Rear panhard (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 66,444 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded x 4 ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside lower & offside lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 63,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre 11 years old

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre 10 years old

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded corroded front to rear of vehicle ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

recommend brake fluid change

Pass 30 Sep 2017 60,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer. (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to offside and nearside inner sills. not yet excessive.

Pass 4 Oct 2016 57,475 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 55,448 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 52,941 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 52,941 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 49,311 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 45,915 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 42,871 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 39,553 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 37,245 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 35,533 miles

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

Nearside 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 35,533 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 32,006 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 25,159 miles

slight play nearside rear hub assembley

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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X966 FKE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green 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 X966 FKE, 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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X966 FKE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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