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W437 XDL

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,606 mi
Last recorded109,606 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW437 XDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 109,606 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Hydraulic leak, but not excessive sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

vehicle covered in mud underneath not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Feb 2025 109,606 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Hydraulic leak, but not excessive sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle covered in mud underneath not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Oct 2024 109,029 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Nov 2023 106,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front front hub joint leaking

Fail 13 Nov 2023 106,000 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front front hub joint leaking

Pass 18 Nov 2022 104,947 miles

rear tyres getting low

slight leak from n/s outer hub

Pass 19 Nov 2021 103,470 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 101,898 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 100,301 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 98,072 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 96,132 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 94,972 miles

brake pipes starting to corode

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 30 Oct 2015 91,514 miles

all metal brake pipes in poor condition

suspension coil springs in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2014 85,323 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 76,541 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 76,541 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 68,267 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2011 62,012 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 54,471 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 51,059 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 44,884 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 44,884 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 36,597 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,909 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 26,669 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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W437 XDL is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W437 XDL, 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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W437 XDL is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 July 2000.

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