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A7 VBS

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,274 mi
Last recorded84,274 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 VBS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 84,274 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounts and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 13 Jan 2026 84,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose bolts missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front body mounts (front) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 81,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective needs a polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens needs a polish (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 81,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective needs a polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens needs a polish (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 75,473 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 72,316 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 70,001 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 66,215 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 60,603 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 60,602 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 56,588 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 52,563 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 May 2015 49,356 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 46,219 miles

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

metal fuel pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2013 42,611 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 38,662 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 33,531 miles

boot floor is rusted through above the rear exhaust box. not in a perscribed area.

Fail 2 Nov 2010 33,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 26,786 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,476 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 19,239 miles

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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A7 VBS is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A7 VBS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A7 VBS registered?

A7 VBS is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is A7 VBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 VBS shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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