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W597 YKL

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

92,697 mi
Last recorded92,697 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 YKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 92,697 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front to rear inner sill and rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 84,750 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 84,731 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting drivers floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside rear body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle suspension arms corroded and rear bushes perishing through out

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded throughout (6.2.2 (d) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2023 83,824 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle components corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2023 83,817 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhaust box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle components corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2022 83,907 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 83,092 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 82,461 miles

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced badly coroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 81,838 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 80,914 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 79,974 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 79,959 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 79,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens fading (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens fading (1.7.5a)

slightly corroded brake fuel pipes have been cleaned & greased.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 77,937 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded near centre of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near centre of vehicle

Pass 15 Sep 2015 76,960 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 76,044 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 75,207 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 74,348 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2011 73,558 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 73,024 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 72,186 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 71,343 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 70,525 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 69,731 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 63,775 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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W597 YKL is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W597 YKL, 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 W597 YKL registered?

W597 YKL is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 June 2000.

Is W597 YKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W597 YKL shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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