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W266 YMJ

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,498 mi
Last recorded85,498 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW266 YMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 85,498 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear body corroding

Pass 11 Dec 2024 84,019 miles

No rear seats or seatbelts fitted at time of test

Vehicle body mounts corroding

Vehicle rear body corroding nearside rear arch

Pass 12 Dec 2023 83,652 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 83,438 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 82,899 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 82,182 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 80,469 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 79,811 miles

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

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

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

both front hubs leaking

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2018 79,118 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front hubs leaking

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 77,938 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 77,928 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 74,625 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear and across front axle (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2016 74,625 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear and across front axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2015 72,438 miles

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

Front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Jun 2015 72,416 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jun 2014 69,665 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 69,656 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 674,469 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2013 67,454 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 65,353 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 63,807 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 63,795 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 60,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre exhaust hanger in poor condition

small power steering fluid leak

Pass 20 Jun 2009 56,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 50,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

diff oil pipe corroed

n\s\rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2008 50,116 miles

diff oil pipe corroed

n\s\rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Jul 2007 43,270 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 35,050 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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W266 YMJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W266 YMJ, 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 W266 YMJ registered?

W266 YMJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 July 2000.

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