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W172 OCD

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

93,616 mi
Last recorded93,616 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 OCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 93,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 93,616 miles

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

Central Front Prop shaft bearing likely to break up rear uj of front prop (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 89,758 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated both front to rear pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

under side of vehicle corroded slightly/ covered in mud

Pass 21 Mar 2023 82,558 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front and rear differential pipes corroded would advise customer to change ASAP

Pass 1 Mar 2022 82,108 miles

Front differential pipes corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside and offside - sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 81,348 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Central Rear brake compensater slightly corroded not affecting the function

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front differential pipes corroded not excessive at time of test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 80,369 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear corrosion to chassis within prescribed area not excessive at time of test

differential pipes slightly corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2020 80,368 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear corrosion to chassis within prescribed area not excessive at time of test

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

differential pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 79,321 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH REAR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 79,321 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH REAR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 78,295 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 78,290 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 76,934 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 76,934 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 74,714 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Offside rear body mountiong area corroded, but not affecting body security

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 73,265 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2014 73,265 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 69,364 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Nov 2013 69,364 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Oct 2012 68,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 66,257 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 66,257 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2010 54,700 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 56,281 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 54,902 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 53,558 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 50,305 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 50,305 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 45,303 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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W172 OCD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 W172 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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W172 OCD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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