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W454 RAA

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,975 mi
Last recorded140,975 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW454 RAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 140,975 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel pipes corroded + hose's perished

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 140,954 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel pipes corroded + hose's perished

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 132,711 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

fuel pipes corroded

general under body surface corrosion

slight leak from both front swivel joints

slight play in nearside front swivel joint

Fail 14 May 2024 132,690 miles

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

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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 129,061 miles

Coil spring corroded All Coils Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 128,988 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis corroded due to brake fluid leaking (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Mar 2022 124,129 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 124,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 124,113 miles

Central Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 120,339 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 116,731 miles

Brake servo covered in grease or other material

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both head lights cloudy

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Around brake servo (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 116,731 miles

Emissions not tested Oil level too low (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake servo covered in grease or other material

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both head lights cloudy

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Around brake servo (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 112,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2019 112,954 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2018 108,947 miles

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

Oil leak ()

fuel pipes corodid

sill cover

Pass 7 Feb 2017 101,489 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 101,489 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 89,357 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes rusty ,outer sills covered

Pass 6 Feb 2015 847,001 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 84,700 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 79,713 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 75,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2013 75,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Feb 2012 69,719 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust rusty.o/s wiper blade split

Pass 8 Mar 2011 64,205 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 64,205 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 59,380 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 55,769 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 55,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 47,896 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 38,665 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 30,720 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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W454 RAA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W454 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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W454 RAA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 April 2000.

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