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W488 XDM

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,733 mi
Last recorded50,733 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 XDM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 50,733 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

body undercover with underseal

Pass 7 Nov 2024 45,274 miles

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

Rear Both rear spring mountings corroded.

Fail 31 Oct 2024 45,273 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle fractured Were it connects to suspension arm. (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both rear spring mountings corroded.

Fail 16 Sep 2024 45,267 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

various brake pipes corroded

vehicle in general getting corroded underneath

Pass 8 Sep 2023 43,539 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f hub seal leaking

various brake pipes getting corroded

vehicle in general getting quite corroded underneath

Pass 6 Sep 2022 41,884 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine damp with oil

n/s/f hub seal starting to leak

Pass 25 Aug 2021 39,006 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 37,999 miles

all rear suspension getting corroded

engine damp with oil underneath

front to rear brake pipes getting corroded

o/s/r shock absorber damp

slight play in o/s/f roll bar link

Fail 4 Sep 2020 37,999 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear suspension getting corroded

engine damp with oil underneath

front to rear brake pipes getting corroded

o/s/r shock absorber damp

slight play in o/s/f roll bar link

Pass 11 Sep 2019 36,558 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 34,201 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel leaking

Fail 14 Sep 2018 34,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Axle swivel leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2017 31,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

oil weeping nearside front steering swivel

Fail 18 Sep 2017 31,847 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

oil weeping nearside front steering swivel

Pass 16 Aug 2016 31,051 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 31,021 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil weep n/s/f/steering swivell ball

Pass 7 Jun 2014 30,450 miles

all metal brake pipes greased

slight oil weep from both front steering swivells

Pass 10 May 2013 29,031 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust fixing broke

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 27,273 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 25,467 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 23,100 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 19,467 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 17,936 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 15,927 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 14,525 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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W488 XDM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold 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 W488 XDM, 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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What year was W488 XDM registered?

W488 XDM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W488 XDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W488 XDM shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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