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V543 MPP

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

99,090 mi
Last recorded99,090 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV543 MPP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 99,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle/trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear body mount corroded

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle/trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear body mount corroded

Rear floor corroded several places

Pass 2 Feb 2024 96,631 miles

O/s/f inner wing has corrosion.

Rear exhaust BOX TOUCHING TOW BAR BRACKET.

Fail 31 Jan 2024 96,615 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/s/f inner wing has corrosion.

Rear exhaust BOX TOUCHING TOW BAR BRACKET.

Pass 26 Oct 2022 90,226 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 90,161 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 88,566 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

vehicle has general underside corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2021 88,565 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both, thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure mount on cat detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

vehicle has general underside corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2020 85,903 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 80,890 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over front suspension arm rear mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

petrol pipes corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2019 80,890 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over front suspension arm rear mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

petrol pipes corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2018 76,544 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 71,315 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% one bulb inop in high level stop light (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 71,315 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator pipes both (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% one bulb inop in high level stop light (1.2.1b)

interior mirror missing

Fail 19 Sep 2017 71,294 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipes excessively corroded (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested idle to high @2000rpm (7.3.A.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tractor joint leaking

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

steering box has slight lift

Pass 23 Mar 2015 65,656 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2015 65,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 59,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 53,679 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 48,403 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 42,146 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 35,048 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 27,697 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 26,576 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 25,016 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 22,503 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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V543 MPP is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V543 MPP, 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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V543 MPP is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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