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V270 DNU

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,979 mi
Last recorded68,979 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV270 DNU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 68,979 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front steering swivel damp

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 68,979 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front steering swivel damp

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 66,056 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 66,053 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 63,370 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 59,916 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 56,111 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 56,111 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 52,769 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 52,558 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 51,228 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 51,228 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 50,129 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 49,400 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 48,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play and corroded (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play and corroded (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 38,625 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 37,162 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2014 37,161 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 35,436 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre mount adrift

fuel pipes corroding

sills covered with trim

slight play front hub assembly

Fail 10 Jan 2013 35,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

exhaust centre mount adrift

fuel pipes corroding

sills covered with trim

slight play front hub assembly

Pass 19 Jan 2012 33,521 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s/r tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Fail 19 Jan 2012 33,521 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s/r tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 11 Jan 2011 32,225 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 30,315 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 27,821 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 25,468 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 23,174 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 20,630 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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V270 DNU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V270 DNU, 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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What year was V270 DNU registered?

V270 DNU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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