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S65 VBL

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,201 mi
Last recorded62,201 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS65 VBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 62,201 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 57,026 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 56,965 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

offside front hub seal leaking

Pass 16 Feb 2024 51,615 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub seal leaking

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 51,605 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub seal leaking

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 48,465 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 48,461 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 43,890 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 43,871 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 39,671 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 39,665 miles

underside and steel components/pipes corroding

Pass 13 Jan 2016 39,547 miles

corrosion forming on underside components and steel pipes

Pass 6 Jan 2015 38,581 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

age cracking in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2014 37,555 miles

rear exhaust box/tail pipe requires attention

slight perishing in offside rear tyre inner side wall

Pass 18 Jan 2013 35,899 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 31,130 miles

exhaust down pipe in poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2011 32,435 miles

age perishing in both rear tyres

no rear seats fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2010 30,647 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2009 28,878 miles

age cracks in both rear tyres

no rear seats fitted to vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2008 27,034 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test, seat belts not checked

Fail 10 Jan 2008 27,034 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

no rear seats fitted at time of test, seat belts not checked

Pass 16 Jan 2007 25,292 miles

no rear seats fitted to vehicle at time of test (seat belts not checked)

Fail 16 Jan 2006 23,284 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test (SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 23,284 miles

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test (SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED)

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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S65 VBL is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 69,109 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 S65 VBL, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S65 VBL is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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