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RIG 1052

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

119,645 mi
Last recorded119,645 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 1052
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 119,645 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 117,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2025 117,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights not working new bulbs fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 115,989 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 114,319 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 111,653 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 109,469 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 106,854 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 106,854 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 101,294 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 96,438 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 92,366 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 92,365 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 84,000 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 80,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 76,488 miles

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 8 Feb 2013 72,535 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 72,535 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 57,408 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 61,887 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 56,927 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 53,240 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 13 Feb 2009 53,239 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2008 504,006 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 40,406 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 31,086 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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RIG 1052 is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RIG 1052, 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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RIG 1052 is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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