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W414 WGF

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

36,965 mi
Last recorded36,965 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW414 WGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 36,965 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

horn only works on left steering wheel button

odd wheel nuts fitted to each wheel

Fail 21 May 2026 36,965 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

horn only works on left steering wheel button

odd wheel nuts fitted to each wheel

Pass 6 May 2025 34,850 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre brake light one part not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 33,961 miles

horn only works from left button on steering wheel

odd wheel nuts fitted to all wheels

Fail 29 May 2024 33,961 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

horn only works from left button on steering wheel

odd wheel nuts fitted to all wheels

Pass 26 Sep 2022 30,837 miles

Coolant leak low need top up

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 30,837 miles

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

Coolant leak low need top up

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 30,800 miles

Coolant leak low

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 30,695 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 30,635 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres getting old and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 30,417 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 30,064 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit old and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 30,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2017 30,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2016 29,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2015 29,371 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 29,176 miles

all 4 tyres showing signs of cracking

Fail 29 Jul 2014 29,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 28,642 miles

REAR SILENCER DETERIORATING ;

Pass 26 Jul 2012 28,038 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 27,330 miles

Oil leak

unable to clearly see front brake pads

Fail 26 Jul 2011 27,330 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Oil leak

unable to clearly see front brake pads

Pass 27 Jul 2010 26,554 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 25,723 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre perished on outer sidewall.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 25,152 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 25,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 26,133 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f tire slightly cracked on inner wall.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 26,133 miles

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

n/s/f tire slightly cracked on inner wall.

Fail 26 May 2007 20,450 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2007 20,450 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 19,396 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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W414 WGF is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 W414 WGF, 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 W414 WGF registered?

W414 WGF is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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