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W59 RUX

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

125,520 mi
Last recorded125,520 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW59 RUX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 125,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under-body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 116,008 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner wings below headlights (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 116,008 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner wings below headlights (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 115,970 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill, inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached partially bracket missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported various places (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 109,578 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting point corroded

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 109,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED Conversion (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose Bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion to inner sill within 30cm of seat mountings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED Conversion (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting point corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 100,435 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 100,371 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body support Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body support Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All Pipes ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot Floor Area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard Rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill Covers fitted not allowing full inspection of Outer Sills

Pass 4 May 2021 95,674 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 91,686 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 88,558 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 84,703 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 82,206 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake compensater (3.6.B.2c)

slight perishing at o/s front side wall

Fail 12 Aug 2016 82,206 miles

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users side step (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake compensater (3.6.B.2c)

slight perishing at o/s front side wall

Pass 27 Aug 2015 79,160 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 79,160 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 77,687 miles

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

both number plate lights slightly dim

exhaust centre section mount broken but system fully supported

Pass 14 Aug 2013 75,680 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 75,680 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 72,019 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 67,589 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 67,586 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 63,905 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 59,410 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 59,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 55,743 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 50,565 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 46,388 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 28,869 miles

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

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

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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W59 RUX is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W59 RUX, 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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W59 RUX is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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