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J50 GEA

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

87,809 mi
Last recorded87,809 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 GEA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 87,809 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

age related corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 24 Nov 2025 87,809 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

age related corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 12 Dec 2024 86,027 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 86,004 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 84,422 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

general under body corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2022 82,655 miles

rear seat belts not checked due to the rear seats in the folded down position.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

Pass 7 Dec 2021 80,525 miles

under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2020 78,765 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

rear exhaust silencer delaminated.

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 17 Dec 2020 78,765 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

rear exhaust silencer delaminated.

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 2 Dec 2019 77,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 13 Dec 2018 75,423 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

metal fuel pipe from front to rear corroded

rear exhaust silencer delaminated.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

under body corrosion.

Fail 10 Dec 2018 75,405 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

metal fuel pipe from front to rear corroded

rear exhaust silencer delaminated.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

under body corrosion.

Pass 7 Dec 2017 73,364 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

carried out inspection under wet conditions.

heavy corrosion to fuel pipes.

plastic side skirt covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills.

Pass 21 Nov 2016 70,556 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded badly

fuel pipes corroded badly

fuel pipes corroded badly

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust vsystem

Fail 21 Nov 2016 70,556 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

fuel pipes corroded badly

fuel pipes corroded badly

fuel pipes corroded badly

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust vsystem

Pass 14 Dec 2015 67,586 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

metal fuel pipes corroded badly in chassis on offside rear

Fail 9 Dec 2015 67,574 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

metal fuel pipes corroded badly in chassis on offside rear

Pass 8 Dec 2014 66,255 miles

both rear seat belts not checked

general under body corrosion

rear silencer corroded

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 5 Dec 2014 66,243 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

both rear seat belts not checked

general under body corrosion

rear silencer corroded

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 4 Nov 2013 63,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 31 Oct 2012 60,853 miles

rear silencer corroded

sill covers fitted

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 Nov 2011 58,033 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres have slight cracking of outer side walls

Pass 28 Oct 2010 55,527 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 53,159 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 50,662 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 50,622 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 48,265 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 43,012 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 37,683 miles

FRONT NO. PLATE IN POOR CONDITION. REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED & POOR CONDITION.

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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J50 GEA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 J50 GEA, 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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J50 GEA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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