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W652 VLO

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

82,602 mi
Last recorded82,602 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW652 VLO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 82,602 miles

Offside Front Outer Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 79,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear hole in boot floor

Fail 31 Mar 2025 79,174 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear hole in boot floor

Pass 4 Dec 2023 77,958 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 77,958 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Position lamp not working 2 x fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 76,298 miles

FRONT BUMPER REMOVED REPLACED WITH METAL WINCH TRAY

REAR SEATS REMOVED

Pass 15 Feb 2022 75,791 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 75,736 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 75,285 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 73,212 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 72,186 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 69,500 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 68,113 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 66,642 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 64,410 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 62,232 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 59,778 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 56,998 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 53,539 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 50,219 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 50,219 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 45,671 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 40,926 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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W652 VLO is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W652 VLO, 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 W652 VLO registered?

W652 VLO is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W652 VLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W652 VLO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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