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W127 LPY

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,920 mi
Last recorded102,920 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW127 LPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 102,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 102,911 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 97,953 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 97,950 miles

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

pas over filled

Pass 15 Dec 2023 94,760 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded near cross member (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

reverse lamps not working

Fail 11 Dec 2023 94,755 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system from hose to compensator (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded near cross member (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes severely corroded ()

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

reverse lamps not working

Pass 23 Dec 2022 92,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x1 (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Sill covers fitted

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 92,203 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x1 (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Sill covers fitted

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 84,551 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 84,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 77,358 miles

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

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))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 62,994 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 62,988 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2018 56,430 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 68,637 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 50,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 44,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 38,886 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 35,441 miles

front no plate damaged slight

horn not working on right hand button

offside front tyre perishing slight

offside rear tyre perishing slight

Fail 24 Jun 2014 35,441 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front no plate damaged slight

horn not working on right hand button

offside front tyre perishing slight

offside rear tyre perishing slight

Pass 18 Jun 2013 33,288 miles

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

offside rear tyre cracking in tread area no cords visible

Fail 18 Jun 2013 33,288 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

offside rear tyre cracking in tread area no cords visible

Pass 13 Jun 2012 31,302 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 29,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 27,355 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

offside front brake disc corroded and pitted

Pass 20 Jun 2009 25,774 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 24,301 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2008 24,301 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 23,237 miles

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

both rear tyres and nearside front are pearished

Pass 27 Jun 2006 22,067 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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W127 LPY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W127 LPY, 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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W127 LPY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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