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W46 WFB

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

98,427 mi
Last recorded98,427 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW46 WFB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 98,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 98,427 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 97,341 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 30 May 2025 97,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 92,802 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

multiple points of corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2023 88,632 miles

Body has corrosion

Boot floor corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis has slight corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2023 88,554 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Body has corrosion

Boot floor corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2022 84,647 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 80,484 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 76,713 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 70,636 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 70,620 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 67,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

fuel lines rusty condition

offside rear body mount area corroded but not effecting its strength

offside rear tyre has cut to tread but not deep enough reach cords also perished

oil leak

under side in rusty condition

Pass 13 Sep 2016 65,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear inner sills corroded

eml on

exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

fuel lines slightly corroded

offside rear tyre cut but not deep enough reach cords

oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2016 65,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front manifold (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear inner sills corroded

eml on

exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

fuel lines slightly corroded

offside rear tyre cut but not deep enough reach cords

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2015 62,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

clutch biting point high and slips occasionly

Pass 22 Aug 2014 60,581 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2013 55,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 55,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2012 50,559 miles

Offside 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 50,599 miles

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

Offside 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 45,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 42,944 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 39,694 miles

Oil leak

all 3 wiper blades split

Pass 19 Jun 2008 36,457 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 33,397 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 30,404 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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W46 WFB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W46 WFB, 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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W46 WFB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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