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W317 DUB

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,631 mi
Last recorded73,631 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW317 DUB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 73,631 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside both central body mounts slightly corroded but not excessive

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both side lights (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 73,629 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side less than half the effort (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside both central body mounts slightly corroded but not excessive

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both side lights (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 73,200 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 70,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front panard rod rose joint slight play

Fail 20 Oct 2023 70,896 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure front of wheel arch (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/body mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corner behind arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corner behind arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front body mount corroded but not excesive

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 68,865 miles

Body not fully secure has corrosion around/near all mounts but body still secure at time of test (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop both ujs (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 66,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Front body mount corroded but ok at time of test

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front body mount corroded but ok at time of test

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 64,317 miles

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

Nearside Front body mount corroded but ok at time of test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front body mount corroded but ok at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 64,317 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front body mount corroded but ok at time of test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front body mount corroded but ok at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 62,769 miles

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

Nearside Front body mount has small corrosion but still secure at time of test

Offside Front body mount has small corrosion but still secure at time of test

Fail 28 Oct 2019 62,768 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front body mount has small corrosion but still secure at time of test

Offside Front body mount has small corrosion but still secure at time of test

Pass 22 Oct 2018 87,711 miles

fuel pipe corroded front to rear

Exhaust mounting defective middle mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front body mount corroded

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 87,710 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced bootfloor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced innersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced bootfloor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective middle mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to all body mounts

fuel pipe corroded front to rear

Fail 20 Aug 2018 87,694 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust system insecure cat mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting middle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

all body mounts very corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 85,779 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Propshaft universal joint worn rear of rear prop ()

vehicle modified for off road use.

Fail 7 Apr 2017 85,775 miles

Front registration plate insecure incorrectly positioned (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area also nr body mounting. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush on front axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush on axle (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft universal joint worn rear of rear prop ()

vehicle modified for off road use.

Pass 2 Oct 2015 83,606 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 83,606 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hoe to valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 82,016 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 25,834 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 79,574 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 79,574 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 77,725 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 12,808 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 68,569 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 68,569 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 65,536 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 53,456 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 53,456 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 45,307 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 35,166 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 33,800 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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W317 DUB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W317 DUB, 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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W317 DUB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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