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W659 PEU

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

62,375 mi
Last recorded62,375 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW659 PEU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 62,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 62,374 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 59,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill is corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 55,085 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 54,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn plus oil seal leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 49,169 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 49,111 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn top and bottom plus oil seal leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 45,493 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 40,125 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 40,125 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 39,000 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 38,718 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 38,718 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 38,622 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 37,547 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 36,035 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 34,548 miles

both rear tyres starting to split

Pass 9 Nov 2011 32,673 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 31,270 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 29,793 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 28,680 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 27,585 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 25,822 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 23,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W659 PEU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W659 PEU, 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 W659 PEU registered?

W659 PEU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 August 2000.

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