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W311 ULE

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

134,269 mi
Last recorded134,269 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW311 ULE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 134,269 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 134,269 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 131,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 10 May 2023 125,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside corrosion not excessive

Pass 3 May 2022 121,393 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear number plate lamps dim

Pass 24 Apr 2021 114,833 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 107,718 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 99,133 miles

front & rear brake and fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 92,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2018 92,919 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 89,165 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2017 89,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 82,364 miles

Fuel pipes rusty.

Nail in offside front tyre.

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)

Oil leak.

Fail 11 Apr 2016 82,364 miles

Fuel pipes rusty.

Nail in offside front tyre.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak.

Pass 2 Dec 2015 80,996 miles

both rear tyres cracking

front to rear brake pipe corroded

fuel lines corroded

nail in osf tyre

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2015 80,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

both rear tyres cracking

front to rear brake pipe corroded

fuel lines corroded

nail in osf tyre

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 78,103 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 68,120 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 68,107 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 62,742 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all 4 tyres have side wall cracks no cords showing

drivers wiper blade split

rear metal fuel pipes rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2011 56,023 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 51,606 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 47,490 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 43,128 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 43,128 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 39,143 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 35,616 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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W311 ULE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W311 ULE, 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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W311 ULE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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