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W212 HBT

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,373 mi
Last recorded94,373 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW212 HBT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 94,373 miles

vehicle extensivley covered in under seal

Fail 3 Aug 2026 94,372 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps pattern effected (4.1.4 (b))

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

vehicle extensivley covered in under seal

Pass 1 Aug 2025 90,254 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 83,762 miles

FRONT SWIVELS RUSTY

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

UNABLE TO CHECK REARSEATS AD SEAT BELTS

UNDERBODY UNDERSEALED

Pass 24 Jul 2023 79,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 77,940 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 77,937 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 76,673 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor to sill slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 76,673 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor to sill slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 73,520 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Fail 31 Jan 2017 73,519 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Pass 6 Jan 2016 69,245 miles

all brake pipes greased/undersealed with slight corrosion

all tyres cracking/perished

all underneath undersealed with corrosion

nearside front & offside rear tyres have cuts on outer sidewalls

Fail 6 Jan 2016 69,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake pipes greased/undersealed with slight corrosion

all tyres cracking/perished

all underneath undersealed with corrosion

nearside front & offside rear tyres have cuts on outer sidewalls

Pass 9 Jan 2015 66,450 miles

rear wiper blade rubber is torn

Pass 6 Jan 2014 63,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Dec 2013 63,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 61,649 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both side front front brake discs pitted

offside wiper blade has pooer performance

Pass 29 Dec 2009 59,473 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 56,298 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 51,523 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 46,872 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 43,881 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear radius arms bushes slightly split

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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W212 HBT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W212 HBT, 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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W212 HBT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 March 2000.

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