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W538 XKK

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,236 mi
Last recorded87,236 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 XKK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 87,236 miles

o/s/f hub seal leaking

play in both front steering swivel balls

rear seats removed

Pass 5 Feb 2025 82,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f hub seal weeping

Pass 1 Feb 2024 77,960 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 6 Feb 2023 73,878 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 73,878 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 68,857 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen has damage not affecting driver's view

Fail 25 Jan 2022 68,855 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen has damage not affecting driver's view

Pass 8 Feb 2020 68,258 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 67,024 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 52,204 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 52,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 34,070 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 27,839 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall craking and cut in o/s/f tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2013 26,616 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 26,103 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 25,399 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 24,586 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 23,832 miles

both rear tyres have perished sidewalls

Pass 19 Nov 2007 23,217 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 20,992 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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W538 XKK is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W538 XKK, 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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W538 XKK is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 May 2000.

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