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W161 OCD

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

69,525 mi
Last recorded69,525 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 OCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 69,525 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 61,655 miles

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

OSR lower damper mounting not fully secure

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to OSR body mounting area

Fail 25 Jul 2023 61,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 55,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All pipes to fuel tank ()

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 55,115 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All pipes to fuel tank ()

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 51,221 miles

Front & rear number plate deteriorating

Fuel pipes corroding

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Various oil leaks

Pass 12 Feb 2020 48,588 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded

Front headlamps deteriorating

Front number plate deteriorating

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Various oil weeps

Pass 14 Feb 2019 46,060 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes running along the chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 43,353 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 40,872 miles

Exhaust Backbox corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Osf tyre worn on outer edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 40,872 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear of sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear of sill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust Backbox corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Osf tyre worn on outer edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 38,661 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 37,170 miles

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

rear exhaust box deterirating

Pass 24 Feb 2015 37,170 miles

rear exhaust box deterirating

Pass 25 Feb 2014 35,662 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 25 Feb 2013 34,703 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 33,413 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 31,952 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2010 30,137 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 28,097 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to pearish on tread

Fail 21 Feb 2009 28,097 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to pearish on tread

Pass 26 Feb 2008 26,210 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 23,752 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 22,026 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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W161 OCD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W161 OCD, 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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What year was W161 OCD registered?

W161 OCD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W161 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W161 OCD shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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