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W356 CFV

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,882 mi
Last recorded127,882 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW356 CFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 127,882 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 127,879 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 124,165 miles

Nearside Rear body mounting slight corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2024 124,165 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear body mounting slight corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2023 120,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 120,915 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front and both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Underside surface corrosion.

Pass 25 Aug 2022 117,722 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 115,942 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 115,942 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 114,325 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 112,724 miles

All 4 tyres may need replacing before next mot.

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 110,842 miles

Offside Rear Body Mount

Under Vehicle Heavily Greased

Pass 16 Aug 2017 109,382 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 109,382 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 107,558 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 107,548 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play play in swivel joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven increasing at faster rate (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 105,688 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 103,750 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 101,693 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 99,836 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

fuel cap damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2011 98,082 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

front discs corroded and worn

fuel cap damaged

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2011 98,074 miles

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

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

front discs corroded and worn

fuel cap damaged

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2010 96,854 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 96,854 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 86,436 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 64,019 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 60,084 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 55,576 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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W356 CFV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 W356 CFV, 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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W356 CFV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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