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W133 RHU

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,167 mi
Last recorded120,167 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW133 RHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 120,167 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 120,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 117,904 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Mar 2023 114,237 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 110,448 miles

All underbody heavily sealed limited visibility at time of test.

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 110,328 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 109,715 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 108,980 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 108,401 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 107,585 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

corrosion offside chassis leg near to trailing arm mount

Fail 10 Apr 2015 107,585 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

corrosion offside chassis leg near to trailing arm mount

Pass 7 Mar 2014 102,222 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 102,222 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear chassis by trailing arm mount corroding and seperating

Pass 18 Feb 2013 95,481 miles

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

front cross member corroded

n/s/f hub seal leaking fluid

Fail 14 Feb 2013 95,420 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front cross member corroded

n/s/f hub seal leaking fluid

Pass 23 Feb 2012 86,806 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

o/s/f brake slight bind

rear seats folded down

Pass 22 Feb 2011 79,221 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

rear seats folded down, unable to check seat or seatbelt security and condition

Pass 22 Feb 2010 69,417 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2009 63,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 57,872 miles

front discs slightly corrorded

nearside fornt wiper blade split

nearside front belt frayed

offside front wiper blade split

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2007 51,943 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 44,844 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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W133 RHU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W133 RHU, 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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W133 RHU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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