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W509 ULO

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

113,122 mi
Last recorded113,122 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW509 ULO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 113,122 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SOME UNDER SIDE SURFACE RUST

Fail 11 Oct 2025 113,122 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SOME UNDER SIDE SURFACE RUST

Pass 26 Sep 2024 112,396 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 110,615 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 109,325 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 107,268 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 106,038 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Head light bracket broken

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 106,038 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Head light bracket broken

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 102,498 miles

oil leak, rear brake pipescorroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 101,864 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 101,864 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 100,551 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 96,907 miles

front brake pipe corroded

n/s rear tyre parishing on inner edges wall

Pass 26 Sep 2015 95,919 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 95,919 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 88,336 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 79,126 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 79,126 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,035 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 59,929 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 53,684 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,817 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2008 47,091 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 44,321 miles

neareside rear tyre wearing low

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2006 41,437 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 38,200 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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W509 ULO is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 W509 ULO, 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 W509 ULO registered?

W509 ULO is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 April 2000.

Is W509 ULO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W509 ULO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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