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W195 VMX

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,345 mi
Last recorded106,345 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW195 VMX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 106,345 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 104,822 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 104,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 102,962 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 99,819 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 99,779 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 97,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 94,001 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 88,884 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,282 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 82,555 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 81,197 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 79,732 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 78,403 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 76,752 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 76,752 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 74,670 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 74,670 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 70,944 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

front discs worn/lipped

Pass 14 Apr 2011 63,808 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,709 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 48,128 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 48,128 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 41,436 miles

two rear tyres getting low

Pass 25 Aug 2006 33,605 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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W195 VMX is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green 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 W195 VMX, 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 W195 VMX registered?

W195 VMX is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 July 2000.

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