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V605 FVO

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,677 mi
Last recorded57,677 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV605 FVO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 57,677 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 57,677 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 57,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 54,566 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 51,238 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 48,558 miles

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

General signs of under body corrosion

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 46,986 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General signs of under body corrosion

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 45,880 miles

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

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

General signs of under body corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2019 44,701 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 43,827 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

all four tyres perishing

slight under body corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2017 42,905 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 42,103 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 41,194 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 15 Jan 2014 40,134 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 38,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 57,736 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 36,103 miles

under body corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 34,500 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2009 31,951 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2008 28,324 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2007 26,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion on flexi ferrules

Pass 16 Jan 2006 22,387 miles

breather pipes on suspention balls corroded

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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V605 FVO is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V605 FVO, 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 V605 FVO registered?

V605 FVO is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 January 2000.

Is V605 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V605 FVO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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