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W449 RAA

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,909 mi
Last recorded108,909 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW449 RAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 108,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes in general / covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel pipes covered in underseal not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Jul 2026 108,903 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes in general / covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel pipes covered in underseal not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Jul 2025 104,616 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 104,606 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 100,839 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2023 97,245 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 97,237 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 97,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes are corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2022 94,698 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 94,698 miles

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

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 88,469 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 88,468 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 85,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat missing at time of test

Underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal

Fail 2 Jul 2020 85,039 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal

Pass 2 May 2019 81,236 miles

Nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded

Offside front to rear brake pipes corroded

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

chassis rails corroded both offside and nearside

inner sills corroded both offside and nearside

Fail 2 May 2019 81,235 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded

Offside front to rear brake pipes corroded

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

chassis rails corroded both offside and nearside

inner sills corroded both offside and nearside

Pass 3 May 2018 76,376 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 72,972 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 69,870 miles

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 27 Apr 2015 65,314 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 63,136 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 63,097 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 60,828 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 60,825 miles

Offside Rear Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 57,407 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 57,406 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 53,159 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 50,706 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 May 2010 50,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 5 May 2009 48,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2009 48,880 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 45,702 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 42,850 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 42,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 40,103 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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W449 RAA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W449 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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W449 RAA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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