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W439 RAA

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

108,289 mi
Last recorded108,289 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW439 RAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 108,289 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 106,759 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 104,350 miles

corrosion through out underside

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 16 Feb 2024 104,242 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak to big to get a reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between rear valve and flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

fuel lines heavily corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 98,653 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear at comp valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 98,653 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear at comp valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 98,634 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Road wheel fixing missing N/S FRONT AND REAR WHEELS HAVE A WHEEL FIXING MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S INNER SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S INNER SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 94,224 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 91,794 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 91,793 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 84,596 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 84,590 miles

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin back box (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 82,850 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 72,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 76,148 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 68,632 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 67,472 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 66,835 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 65,844 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2014 65,844 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 1 May 2013 62,924 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 57,613 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 24 May 2012 57,613 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 53,632 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 49,602 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2009 46,597 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 43,737 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 41,344 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 38,301 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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W439 RAA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 W439 RAA, 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 W439 RAA registered?

W439 RAA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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