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W272 OCV

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,325 mi
Last recorded97,325 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW272 OCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 97,325 miles

Nearside sill end corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside sill end corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2019 95,003 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 92,325 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 92,226 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 89,437 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring lower base mounting slightly corroded.

both sides rear seat belts, lower anchorage points have been appropriately repaired, however both rear seats and seat belts now removed.

both sides rear upper coil spring mounting areas slightly corroded.

corrosion in both sides centre/rear body mountings.

corrosion in both sides rearmost body mountings

corrosion in metal fuel pipes

slight corrosion in offside front and offside rear brake pipe ferrules.

slight deterioration in both headlight lens

Fail 23 Feb 2017 89,426 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring lower base mounting slightly corroded.

both sides rear upper coil spring mounting areas slightly corroded.

corrosion in both sides centre/rear body mountings.

corrosion in both sides rearmost body mountings

corrosion in metal fuel pipes

offside rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight corrosion in offside front and offside rear brake pipe ferrules.

slight deterioration in both headlight lens

Pass 16 Feb 2016 86,509 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules slight (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion in metal fuel pipes

corrosion in r/h and l/h rear body mounting

one centre exhaust bracket broken

slight deterioration in both headlight lens

Fail 16 Feb 2016 86,502 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules slight (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion in metal fuel pipes

corrosion in r/h and l/h rear body mounting

one centre exhaust bracket broken

slight deterioration in both headlight lens

Pass 20 Feb 2015 82,773 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on metal fuel pipes

deterioration on head lamp lens

one centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

slight corrosion on o/s and n/s body mounts in front of rear wheels

slight damage on o/s rear seat belt strap

Fail 12 Feb 2015 82,693 miles

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

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

deterioration on head lamp lens

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on metal fuel pipes

one centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

slight corrosion on o/s and n/s body mounts in front of rear wheels

slight damage on o/s rear seat belt strap

Pass 18 Feb 2014 79,754 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

deterioration in centre and rear brake pipes

deterioration in metal fuel pipes

Pass 19 Feb 2013 70,808 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

slight damage on o/s rear seat belt strap

Pass 20 Feb 2012 66,338 miles

one exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Feb 2011 58,591 miles

exhaust mounting broken

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2010 51,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 51,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 42,474 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 34,480 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 29,482 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 24,295 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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W272 OCV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W272 OCV, 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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W272 OCV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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