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W208 UFO

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

95,499 mi
Last recorded95,499 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW208 UFO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 95,499 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 95,499 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 93,589 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 93,585 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 89,289 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 89,281 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 86,771 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 85,766 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 82,919 miles

slight corrosion underside

Pass 22 Jan 2021 80,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing all rear ()

o/s/f seat belt buckle plastic damaged

Fail 18 Jan 2021 80,455 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing all rear ()

o/s/f seat belt buckle plastic damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2020 78,479 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt receiver plastic casing damaged

Rear shock absorber casing corroded

all brake pipes heavily undersealed

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Jan 2020 78,479 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt receiver plastic casing damaged

Rear shock absorber casing corroded

all brake pipes heavily undersealed

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 9 Jan 2020 78,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is inadequately repaired and functionality of the braking system is affected back plate (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated in under-seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle coated in under-seal

Fail 23 Dec 2019 78,440 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both front body mountings (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

poor image on both headlamps

Pass 19 Dec 2018 73,249 miles

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

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

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

both front body mounting points corroded and holed

Fail 18 Dec 2018 73,249 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

both front body mounting points corroded and holed

Pass 15 Dec 2017 67,063 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 60,692 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 60,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 54,653 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 54,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 53,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 50,324 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 47,463 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 44,767 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 41,099 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 38,848 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 36,069 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 33,387 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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W208 UFO is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 W208 UFO, 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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W208 UFO is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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