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W516 XTH

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,587 mi
Last recorded106,587 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW516 XTH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 106,587 miles

Underside corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2023 91,126 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2021 73,235 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2020 72,325 miles

Rear outer layer of exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2020 72,325 miles

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

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

Rear outer layer of exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2019 70,115 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 67,869 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 67,869 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 66,227 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 63,965 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 61,340 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 58,592 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 55,806 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2012 53,305 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2011 50,755 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

centre exhaust mounting defective

Pass 13 Apr 2010 47,400 miles

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

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

very slight brake bind detected at nearside front road wheel, not considered excessive

Pass 30 Mar 2009 43,877 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 39,354 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2007 34,262 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 31,976 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 31,974 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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W516 XTH is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W516 XTH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W516 XTH registered?

W516 XTH is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W516 XTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W516 XTH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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