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W303 ULB

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

139,466 mi
Last recorded139,466 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW303 ULB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 139,466 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 123,593 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 111,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 111,034 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 107,838 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 102,011 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 101,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 100,434 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2018 98,801 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 95,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Sep 2016 95,523 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play swivei housing bearing (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 92,187 miles

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres cracking

Fail 19 Aug 2015 92,187 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres cracking

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 85,834 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 81,690 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both sides outer sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2013 81,689 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both sides outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2012 78,838 miles

brake and fuel pipes corroded.

centre exhaust mount in poor condition.

chassis heavily corroded in places.

engine oil leaks.

exhaust corroded in places.

o/s door mirror poorly secured.

oil pipes across front axle heavily corroded.

rear closing sills corroded.

suspension corroded in places.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 75,499 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust heat shields corroded and poorly secured

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 19 Jul 2010 71,457 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 119,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 64,170 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 54,000 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 39,327 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 29,124 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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W303 ULB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 W303 ULB, 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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W303 ULB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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