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W212 UCJ

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,090 mi
Last recorded71,090 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW212 UCJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 71,090 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 71,080 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 68,286 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 65,510 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 65,469 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all metal ()

corrosion to underside body brakes and suspension parts

Pass 11 Feb 2021 64,353 miles

surface rust to underside including brakes suspension and fuel parts

Fail 9 Feb 2021 64,353 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner 1/4 sill by body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

surface rust to underside including brakes suspension and fuel parts

Pass 31 Jan 2020 62,827 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear axel corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2020 62,826 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2019 61,745 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 61,745 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 58,710 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 58,248 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 53,581 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play and lower (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 48,987 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 42,618 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 42,618 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 37,215 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

nearside front swivel joint has slight play

Pass 7 Jan 2013 31,321 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 26,998 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 23,986 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 21,183 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 18,125 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 15,298 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 12,233 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 12,233 miles

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

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

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 UCJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W212 UCJ, 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 W212 UCJ registered?

W212 UCJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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