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W366 CFV

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

125,528 mi
Last recorded125,528 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW366 CFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2025 125,528 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 125,488 miles

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 125,488 miles

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 125,436 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 125,284 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 125,056 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 124,487 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 123,567 miles

Corrosion to o/s centre chassis

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes , over front axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 May 2018 123,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Corrosion to o/s centre chassis

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes , over front axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 121,877 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 121,877 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 119,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 116,797 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak

all four tyres has cracks

Fail 23 May 2015 116,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Oil leak

all four tyres has cracks

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust emits a slight blue smoke

Pass 24 May 2014 115,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2014 115,676 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 113,525 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 113,525 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 110,963 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 110,963 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 104,444 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2011 104,439 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2010 91,066 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 82,624 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 12,232 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 75,090 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 62,383 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 52,223 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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W366 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 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 W366 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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W366 CFV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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