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S121 MAX

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,213 mi
Last recorded109,213 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS121 MAX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 109,213 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes corroded ()

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 107,784 miles

Coil spring corroded All round. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 22 Dec 2022 106,085 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight seepage from swivel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 22 Dec 2022 106,085 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight seepage from swivel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Dec 2021 103,596 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

General corrosion under vehicle

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight seepage also from swivel. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 103,590 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

General corrosion under vehicle

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight seepage also from swivel. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 100,983 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight seepage also from swivel. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 99,029 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inner brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Swivel has slight play causing seal to leak

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 95,742 miles

O/S/F - swivel has slight play causing seal to leak

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 95,739 miles

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

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

O/S/F - swivel has slight play causing seal to leak

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 92,673 miles

O/S/F - swivel has slight play causing seal to leak

Fail 3 Jan 2018 92,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Various brake pipes corroded across rear axle and on right side of body underside (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F - swivel has slight play causing seal to leak

Pass 5 Jan 2017 88,906 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 85,957 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 82,460 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 79,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 75,788 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 69,043 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 64,457 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 59,875 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 54,509 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 50,847 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 46,567 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 46,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 41,141 miles

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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S121 MAX is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S121 MAX, 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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S121 MAX is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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