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W147 XDL

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

76,033 mi
Last recorded76,033 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW147 XDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2026 76,033 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced RADIATOR SUPPORT PANEL (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front FRONT AXLE SWIVEL JOINT WEEPING GREASE

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 75,074 miles

FRONT PANEL BEHIND HEADLIGHTS HEAVILY CORRODED BUT ALL PARTS TO IT ARE SECURE

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

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

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

SOME FUEL PIPES AROUND TANK HEAVILY CORRODED BUT NO LEAKS

Pass 10 Jun 2024 73,385 miles

ALL BODY MOUNT AREAS STARTING TO CORRODE BUT VEHICLE HAS A FULL CHASSIS AND SO OUTSIDE TESTABLE AREA AND STILL ALL SECURE

Pass 13 Jun 2023 71,995 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 71,995 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2022 70,583 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2021 69,489 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2021 69,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2020 68,455 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by rear spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 66,988 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 65,198 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 65,198 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 63,051 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 63,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 60,686 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes x 2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 60,683 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes x 2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 58,285 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 80,998 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 May 2013 52,716 miles

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 12 Jun 2012 49,887 miles

rear box deteriated

Pass 9 Jun 2011 47,373 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 44,360 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 40,500 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 36,255 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 36,255 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 32,188 miles

advise-offside front hub seal leaking

advise-slight binding on -nearside rear hub/brake

Pass 19 Jun 2006 28,170 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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W147 XDL is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W147 XDL, 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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W147 XDL is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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