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W257 EAB

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

85,170 mi
Last recorded85,170 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 EAB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 85,170 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 84,355 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All shock absorbers have slightly worn bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 83,835 miles

Offside Rear Floor pan has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2022 82,863 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 82,308 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 81,865 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Various areas of surface corrosion

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch x4 ()

Pass 2 Oct 2019 79,683 miles

Front swivel seals weeping

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2015 74,099 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 72,151 miles

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

Engine was found to be VERY low on coolant. Refilled with water.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 69,840 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 69,840 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 66,653 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2012 66,653 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2011 64,615 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 63,861 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 62,897 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 61,169 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 61,169 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2007 59,200 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 51,141 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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W257 EAB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W257 EAB, 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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W257 EAB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 March 2000.

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