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W457 VGH

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,094 mi
Last recorded108,094 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW457 VGH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 108,094 miles

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

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

chassis covered in dirt

Fail 25 Jul 2025 108,094 miles

Rear Position lamp not working all rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

chassis covered in dirt

Pass 17 Jun 2024 101,043 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 101,043 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 95,812 miles

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

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

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 95,812 miles

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

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

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

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 95,178 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2022 95,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 86,822 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 31 Jul 2020 80,831 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 73,724 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 70,350 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 67,106 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 67,106 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 61,308 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 56,090 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 50,939 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 43,656 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 38,070 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 34,167 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 32,375 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 30,603 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,417 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 25,343 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 22,357 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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W457 VGH is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green 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 W457 VGH, 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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W457 VGH is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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