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X126 ABU

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,190 mi
Last recorded116,190 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX126 ABU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 116,190 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS and OS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 115,968 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 115,957 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2021 115,722 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Various areas of surface corrosion

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch x4 ()

Pass 16 Mar 2020 115,155 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 114,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 29 Jan 2019 114,226 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Dec 2017 110,564 miles

outer door sills covered by plastic panels, not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Dec 2017 110,500 miles

Emissions not tested rear silencer condition (7.3.A.1)

Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

outer door sills covered by plastic panels, not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Dec 2016 108,529 miles

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

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear axle arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 108,472 miles

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

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

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes both arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 107,994 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 105,682 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 100,157 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 99,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 87,552 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2008 59,983 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 59,983 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 62,753 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 49,739 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 37,369 miles

Front brake pads worn

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

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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X126 ABU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 X126 ABU, 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 X126 ABU registered?

X126 ABU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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