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W662 UWO

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

119,590 mi
Last recorded119,590 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW662 UWO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 119,590 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play forward steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 119,589 miles

Emissions unable to be completed lambda too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play forward steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 118,828 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 118,826 miles

Emissions unable to be completed lambda too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 117,532 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced key areas and items (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 117,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Sphere has slight play

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Sphere weeping

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 19 Jan 2023 115,767 miles

Nearside Front joint slight leak

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 113,913 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Aug 2021 113,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill / inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 112,902 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 111,964 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 110,884 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 110,884 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 109,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 109,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 108,046 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 106,649 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 104,665 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 102,149 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 99,600 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 97,816 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 93,190 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

small leak on o/s/f hub

small split on driver side wiper blade

Pass 29 Jun 2009 89,274 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 89,274 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

grease seal leaking on swivel housing offside front. tracta joint swivel starting to pitt on on nearside. (dry joint).hub requires oil check.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 83,404 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 83,404 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 79,535 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 71,134 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 71,134 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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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W662 UWO 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 69%.

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 W662 UWO, 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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W662 UWO is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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