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W351 BFV

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

105,512 mi
Last recorded105,512 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW351 BFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 105,512 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

underside corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2025 105,289 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 104,369 miles

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

all fuel pipes and brake pipes heavily corroded

general under body corrosion

slight play and leak around offside front hub seal

Pass 29 Oct 2022 102,920 miles

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

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

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

nearside and offside inner front wings corroded

nearside front floor correded

Pass 15 Nov 2021 100,102 miles

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

front to rear fuel pips corroded

offside and nearside inner wing corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 99,789 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 97,216 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 97,150 miles

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

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 97,117 miles

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

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 92,532 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 91,529 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers mirror cracked

Fail 27 Jun 2017 88,410 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside wiper split slightly

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2016 84,085 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 84,083 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 80,311 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,189 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 76,180 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 72,529 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 72,529 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 69,822 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 68,372 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 62,192 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 58,209 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 58,202 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 49,568 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 44,293 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 37,125 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 37,125 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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W351 BFV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 W351 BFV, 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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W351 BFV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 July 2000.

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