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W596 VNY

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

90,827 mi
Last recorded90,827 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW596 VNY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 90,827 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 89,837 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 87,888 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 87,195 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2022 87,195 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 87,098 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper removed and aftermarket tow winch mounting fitted in its place (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced body mounting not fully seam welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced body mounting not fully seam welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 3 x places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front swivel joint weeping

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

Offside Front swivel joint weeping

Pass 4 Dec 2021 89,506 miles

Underside covered in mud

Pass 4 Dec 2020 82,566 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 82,562 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 78,168 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2019 77,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front headlamp pattern poor

Oil leak, but not excessive oil everywhere and smell in car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hitting towbar

Pass 20 Nov 2018 73,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 73,487 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 71,843 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 67,340 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 67,340 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 58,780 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2015 58,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2014 48,793 miles

Oil leak

center exhaust support broken

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2013 41,669 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Both rear sills corroded

Fuel cap seal perished and cracked

O/s/r lower suspension arm, rear bush seperating

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and seperating

Slight bind n/s/f brake

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2012 40,473 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and seperating

Slight engine oil leak (Rear of engine)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 38,021 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres side wall cracking

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 35,935 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 32,131 miles

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

front diff breather pipe slightly corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2008 30,141 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 26,605 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 26,605 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 23,755 miles

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

front wiper blades split on edge's

Pass 24 Jun 2005 20,174 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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W596 VNY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 W596 VNY, 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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W596 VNY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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