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V547 PNW

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

81,312 mi
Last recorded81,312 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV547 PNW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 81,312 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

underbody/chassis corroded

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2026 81,311 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

inderbody/chassis corroded

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2023 80,709 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlight lenses deteriorated

general corrosion to underside and chassis

inner sills heavily corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2022 79,938 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

both headlight lenses deteriorated

both sills corroded

o/s/f 4WD vacuum pipes corroded/broken

Pass 15 Dec 2021 78,378 miles

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

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

o/s/f 4WD vacuum pipes corroded/broken

Fail 15 Dec 2021 78,378 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f 4WD vacuum pipes corroded/broken

Pass 17 Mar 2020 75,155 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slightly coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front coil spring not located corectly

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 75,155 miles

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slightly coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front coil spring not located corectly

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 74,650 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 74,647 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 74,048 miles

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

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

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

front panel behind headlights corroded

surface corrosion on chassisi front and rear

Fail 5 Feb 2018 74,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body inside rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body inside wheel arch at rear (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

front panel behind headlights corroded

surface corrosion on chassisi front and rear

Pass 24 Jan 2017 72,953 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 72,953 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 71,747 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded servo to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 71,747 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded servo to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 71,179 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 71,179 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 69,724 miles

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

all metal fuel pipes corroded.No leaks at time of test.

both front tyres have age cracks in them.Ok at time of test.

center exhaust mount broken.Exhaust secure at time of test.

corrosion to both rear upper spring mounts.Ok at time of test.

corrosion to complete chassie.Ok at time of test.

corrosion to floor under rear seats.Ok at time of test.

nearside front inner sill excessivly corroded.Not affecting prescribed areas at time of test.

offside front inner sill excessivly corroded.Not affecting prescribed areas at time of test.

Fail 6 Jan 2014 69,721 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all metal fuel pipes corroded.No leaks at time of test.

both front brake pads appear to be getting low.

both front tyres have age cracks in them.Ok at time of test.

center exhaust mount broken.Exhaust secure at time of test.

corrosion to both rear upper spring mounts.Ok at time of test.

corrosion to complete chassie.Ok at time of test.

corrosion to floor under rear seats.Ok at time of test.

nearside front inner sill excessivly corroded.Not affecting prescribed areas at time of test.

offside front inner sill excessivly corroded.Not affecting prescribed areas at time of test.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 68,031 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion around all rear floor.Ok at time of test.

corrosion around both rear lower seat belt mounts.Ok at time of test.

corrosion around complete chassie.Ok at time of test.

corrosion around metal fuel pipes.No leaks at time of test.

excessive corrosion behind both front headlights.

exhaust bracket broken.Secure at time of test.

welding repairs covered in underseal.Ok at time of test.

Fail 11 Jan 2013 67,926 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion around all rear floor.Ok at time of test.

corrosion around both rear lower seat belt mounts.Ok at time of test.

corrosion around complete chassie.Ok at time of test.

corrosion around metal fuel pipes.No leaks at time of test.

excessive corrosion behind both front headlights.

exhaust bracket broken.Secure at time of test.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 65,953 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 64,330 miles

rear silencer has surface corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2011 64,327 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

n/s wiper blade starting to split

rear silencer has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2010 62,231 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 62,231 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front swivel joints are leaking.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 56,106 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2008 44,568 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 44,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 39,858 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2007 39,858 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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V547 PNW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V547 PNW, 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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V547 PNW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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