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W373 RET

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,022 mi
Last recorded86,022 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW373 RET
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 86,022 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

floors corroded and have had welding repairs

slight play in offside steering

Pass 3 Jul 2025 84,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body corroded inner wheel arch/floor area

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 84,647 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body corroded inner wheel arch/floor area

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 83,226 miles

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

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

cover sills fitted & underside undersealed

Fail 4 Jul 2024 83,219 miles

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

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

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

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

cover sills fitted & underside undersealed

Pass 6 Jul 2023 81,734 miles

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underside under silled

Pass 14 Jul 2022 80,229 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 80,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 78,725 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 78,725 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 77,794 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 76,693 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 75,194 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 73,069 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 21 Jun 2016 70,578 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 21 Jun 2016 70,578 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 68,233 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 65,779 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 62,819 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Brake servo corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Ball joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 59,339 miles

end float in rear hubs

o/s/t spring corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2012 59,474 miles

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

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

end float in rear hubs

o/s/t spring corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2011 54,399 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust heat shields loose and ratling

freeplay within steering

wipers smeary

Pass 16 Jun 2010 49,848 miles

front brake pipes rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2009 45,954 miles

all front brake pipes rusty

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 26 Jun 2008 41,801 miles

exhaust system rusty

nearside rear tyre low on tread and perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Jun 2007 37,775 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 33,888 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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W373 RET is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W373 RET, 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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What year was W373 RET registered?

W373 RET is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W373 RET shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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