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W477 JVV

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

81,978 mi
Last recorded81,978 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW477 JVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 81,978 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 79,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear. ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 79,766 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear. ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 78,379 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2022 76,627 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 72,627 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 69,494 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 65,561 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 62,539 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 59,915 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both side (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 57,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 55,855 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 55,855 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 53,980 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 51,419 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 48,559 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2011 46,062 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2010 43,885 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 40,939 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 38,195 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 35,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 32,808 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 30,146 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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W477 JVV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 W477 JVV, 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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W477 JVV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W477 JVV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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