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W338 BVX

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

102,949 mi
Last recorded102,949 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW338 BVX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 102,949 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 98,917 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 98,917 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 93,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 93,742 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 89,544 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 89,544 miles

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))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 85,272 miles

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

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

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

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

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2020 81,553 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 81,373 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front head lamps deteriorating

front body panel badly corroded

rear suspension components corroded

various corrosion in places

Pass 13 Mar 2019 79,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front panel corroded

slight corrosion in places

Fail 6 Mar 2019 79,013 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front panel corroded

slight corrosion in places

Pass 1 Mar 2018 75,391 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

exhaust centre mounting split

n/s/f brake binding slightly and brake pads 2-3mm

outer sills covered with plastic panels

Pass 2 Mar 2017 72,772 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

outer sills covered with plastic panels

Fail 2 Mar 2017 72,772 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

outer sills covered with plastic panels

Pass 29 Feb 2016 69,533 miles

exhaust emissions close to limit

fuel pipes corroded

lower edge of sills deteriorating and outer sills covered

some corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

some corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 29 Feb 2016 69,533 miles

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

exhaust emissions close to limit and oil level low

fuel pipes corroded

lower edge of sills deteriorating and outer sills covered

n/s/r tyre age cracking

some corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

some corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Mar 2015 66,819 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear tyre age cracking and o/s wearing low

some corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Mar 2014 64,034 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 61,765 miles

o/s/r tyre age cracking and wearing low

some corrosion on power steering pipes

Pass 21 Feb 2012 59,801 miles

o/s/r tyre age cracking and wearing low

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 22 Feb 2011 57,040 miles

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

rear tyres age cracking

Fail 21 Feb 2011 57,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

rear tyres age cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2010 54,190 miles

front brake pads wearing low and some corrosion on discs

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 19 Feb 2009 51,609 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low

some corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 19 Feb 2009 51,609 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

some corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 21 Feb 2008 49,064 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 45,687 miles

front brake discs deteriorating

Pass 20 Feb 2006 40,697 miles

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

front swivel balls coroding

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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W338 BVX is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 W338 BVX, 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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W338 BVX is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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