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W522 XDL

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

75,753 mi
Last recorded75,753 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW522 XDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 75,753 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 69,574 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 68,831 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front lower shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 59,258 miles

Front tyre valves deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2020 55,797 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 55,115 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 54,357 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 53,385 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion around offside and nearside body mountings

Pass 15 Mar 2016 52,542 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Catalyst) (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 May 2015 45,026 miles

Nearside rear and Offside front tyres showing ageing and perrishing cracks to tread pattern and sidewalls.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 May 2015 45,026 miles

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

Nearside rear and Offside front tyres showing ageing and perrishing cracks to tread pattern and sidewalls.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 37,216 miles

Corrosion noted on front inner sills.

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 33,414 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 28,469 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 28,469 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Dec 2010 28,053 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have cuts in sidewalls,not to canvas

offside front and rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 May 2010 24,502 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 26 May 2010 24,502 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 18 May 2009 19,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

advise check tyre pressures and steering track

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 May 2009 19,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise check tyre pressures and steering track

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 May 2008 14,570 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 12,429 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 10,842 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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W522 XDL 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 82.6%.

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 W522 XDL, 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 W522 XDL registered?

W522 XDL is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W522 XDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W522 XDL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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