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V749 KBT

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

76,593 mi
Last recorded76,593 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV749 KBT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 76,593 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

built for off road

corrosion in and around both rear inner wheel archs and body mounts

long parking brake travel

sill covers fitted

slight exhaust blow

underside undersealed

washer jets weak

Pass 4 May 2024 73,307 miles

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

both sides inner sills corroded

n/s/r brake back plate slight wet

n/s/r chassis corroded

slight exhaust blow

used off road

Pass 3 May 2023 68,618 miles

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

general undercarriage corrosion

long parking brake travel

sill covers fitted

slight exhaust blow

slight free play at steering wheel

some corrosion around body mounts

spongy brake pedal

undersealed in areas

Fail 29 Apr 2023 68,607 miles

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

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

general undercarriage corrosion

long parking brake travel

sill covers fitted

slight exhaust blow

slight free play at steering wheel

some corrosion around body mounts

spongy brake pedal

undersealed in areas

Pass 6 Apr 2022 64,756 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

heavily under-sealed

Pass 16 Jan 2021 64,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 64,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 64,129 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed by cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened tie bar bracket detached (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded full length of body (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed by cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2020 62,191 miles

sill covers

Pass 7 Jan 2019 61,388 miles

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

Coil spring worn all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side appears to have been stood (6.1.1 (c) (i))

temp repair on exhaust hanger

Pass 9 Jan 2018 60,778 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underside appear to have been stood (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all in places (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin poor (7.1.2)

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

front wipers poor

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2017 59,822 miles

sill covers fitted prohibiting full inspection of outer sills.

Pass 5 Jan 2016

Body has slight corrosion all under side appears to have been stood (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box poor (7.1.2)

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

fuel pipes greased

mot carried out wet condition

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2014 56,048 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

back box outer skin corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2014 53,827 miles

as previous

Fail 3 Jan 2014 53,827 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 51,790 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 51,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 49,973 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 46,089 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 42,101 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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 39,575 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 36,289 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 33,430 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 30,797 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 30,727 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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V749 KBT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V749 KBT, 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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V749 KBT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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