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W137 RAA

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,759 mi
Last recorded38,759 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW137 RAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 38,759 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded near tank

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 37,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 19 Aug 2024 35,010 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges both cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres also cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 33,269 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres also cracking /perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy also has slight play present (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 31,854 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both heavily cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres also heavily cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 30,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres rubber starting to deteriorate (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 29,267 miles

All four tyres rubber starting to deteriorate

Both rear tyres approx 3mm tread

Pass 8 Apr 2019 27,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/15 95 s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 25,685 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 24,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 22,066 miles

Slight imbalance rear service and handbrake, nearside weaker

Fail 31 Mar 2016 22,066 miles

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

Slight imbalance rear service and handbrake, nearside weaker

Pass 2 Apr 2015 20,314 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 17,322 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 8 Apr 2014 17,322 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 15 Apr 2013 14,762 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2012 13,402 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 11,832 miles

offside front tyre deep cut to outer sidewall, within requirements

Pass 26 Feb 2010 10,567 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 9,781 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 9,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 8,771 miles

offside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

Fail 27 Feb 2007 7,665 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 7,665 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 6,681 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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W137 RAA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W137 RAA, 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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W137 RAA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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