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V156 UOT

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

75,859 mi
Last recorded75,859 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV156 UOT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 75,859 miles

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 75,859 miles

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 66,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 66,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 56,556 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 45,904 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Fail 12 Jan 2023 45,904 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 17 Jan 2022 38,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded at rear

rear body corroded at nearside and offside cross member body mountings

Fail 14 Jan 2022 38,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded at rear

rear body corroded at nearside and offside cross member body mountings

Pass 19 Jan 2021 34,369 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 34,369 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 32,976 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion at rear body mountings

Fail 13 Jan 2020 32,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

corrosion at rear body mountings

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 31,898 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion around rear body mountings

Pass 12 Jan 2018 30,139 miles

front brakes binding slightly

rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded/broken

Pass 23 Jan 2017 28,886 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Fail 20 Jan 2017 28,886 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensating valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to offside rear brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Front brakes binding slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2016 27,318 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

two exhaust brackets broken

Fail 19 Jan 2016 27,318 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

two exhaust brackets broken

Pass 19 Jan 2015 26,187 miles

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

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

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

drivers wiper

front brakes binding

Fail 19 Jan 2015 26,187 miles

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

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

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

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

drivers wiper

front brakes binding

Pass 22 Jan 2014 24,961 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brakes binding slightly

wipers

Pass 24 Jan 2013 24,012 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake pipes greased up with slight corrosion

battery insecure

corrosion setting in underneath

exhaust system corroded & centre braket corroded through but exhaust system secure

off side front door lock damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2012 22,601 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2011 21,639 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 20,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 20,094 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 17,125 miles

all tyres perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2008 16,975 miles

both front brake discs look rusty on inside faces

front brake pads may be low, as they can't be seen with wheels fitted

rear seat and seat belts have been removed

Fail 1 Feb 2007 16,928 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 16,928 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 16,780 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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V156 UOT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V156 UOT, 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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V156 UOT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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