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W179 WAD

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

97,046 mi
Last recorded97,046 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 WAD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 97,046 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 96,649 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 93,635 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 93,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 91,099 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 86,486 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 83,818 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 Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

boot floor corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2020 83,818 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle pipes 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

boot floor corroded

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Jan 2019 79,908 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 79,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 78,230 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on top of spring mount (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

corrosion boot floor

slight play offside front hub swivel bearings

Pass 6 Feb 2017 76,252 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corner (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Feb 2017 76,235 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded back corner (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corner (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 74,047 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 74,035 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 71,695 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front steering cones deteriorating

front axle metal pipes corroding

o/s/f spring deteriorating

steel b/pipes front to rear corroding

steel fuel pipes front to rear corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2014 69,710 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all four tyres perishing

o/s & n/s front breather pipes corroding

o/s & n/s front steering cones corroded

o/s/f roadspring corroding

Fail 13 Feb 2013 68,041 miles

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2013 68,041 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2012 63,293 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 58,816 miles

Brake and fuel lines corroding along o/s.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 53,923 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 53,859 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 49,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 47,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 47,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 45,372 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 42,946 miles

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 42,946 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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W179 WAD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green 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 W179 WAD, 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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W179 WAD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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