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X966 VCA

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

134,209 mi
Last recorded134,209 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX966 VCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 134,209 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 28 Mar 2024 134,202 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 20 Dec 2023 134,191 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 133,072 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 126,640 miles

Age related underbody corrosion, not excessive or holed at time of test

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes corroded over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 121,573 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 121,427 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central (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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2019 112,019 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 105,307 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 98,513 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 90,961 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 83,655 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 77,039 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 77,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine management light on

Pass 9 Apr 2013 72,636 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Mar 2012 68,472 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 63,497 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 55,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 49,338 miles

engine light on

Pass 15 Apr 2008 43,871 miles

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

o/s/f suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2008 43,871 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2007 39,513 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 36,855 miles

o/s/f swivel hub has slight play n/s/f swivel hub has slight oil leak

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 VCA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VCA, 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 X966 VCA registered?

X966 VCA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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