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W672 BOT

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

134,186 mi
Last recorded134,186 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW672 BOT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 May 2025 134,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central General underbody corrosion.

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

Central fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Hub oil seal leak

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

Pass 14 May 2024 127,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 18 May 2023 118,456 miles

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Central Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Front cross member bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 17 May 2023 118,449 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Central Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Front cross member bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 May 2022 112,114 miles

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

Central Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Overall underbody corrosion.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 95,842 miles

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

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

Central Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Overall underbody corrosion.

Central Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 95,811 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner 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 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central 4x4 pipes corroded off.

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

Central Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Overall underbody corrosion.

Central Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 95,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Front slight play movement

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

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

Offside Front slight play movement

front and rear 4x4 air /pipes are all corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 91,728 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded and covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear tie bar bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 87,961 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 87,961 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.8.A.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 84,403 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion top .front body mount under head lamp (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 79,815 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 75,611 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 75,611 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 72,128 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 67,987 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 63,275 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 59,737 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 55,268 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 55,267 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,999 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 48,530 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 48,530 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 45,178 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 40,804 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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W672 BOT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W672 BOT, 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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W672 BOT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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