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W469 VGU

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,791 mi
Last recorded62,791 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW469 VGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 62,791 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 62,653 miles

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

Central Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded both pipes ()

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

Fail 23 May 2024

Central Front Emissions unable to be completed excessive leak from manifold (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc contaminated both sides (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) missing both sides (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded both pipes ()

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 62,616 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

offside chassis corrosion

Pass 19 May 2022 61,565 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 60,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2012 58,535 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 54,968 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 50,340 miles

Discs front slightly scored

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2009 45,225 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,092 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 33,995 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 32,550 miles

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

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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W469 VGU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 W469 VGU, 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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W469 VGU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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