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W695 NJK

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

104,345 mi
Last recorded104,345 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW695 NJK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 104,345 miles

both front body mount areas corroded

corrosion to underneath, small hole in offside front sill

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2025 104,327 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Load sensing valve pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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 Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Load sensing valve pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear Seats not fitted at the time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2024 101,089 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 101,088 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 101,082 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front swivel bearing leaking

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front king pin bearing slight play

Offside Front swivel bearing leaking

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 98,675 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear pipe(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 92,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 88,646 miles

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

Nearside Front vacume pipes corroded

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front vacume pipe corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear fuel lines corroded

Offside wing mirror casing broken

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 26 Jan 2021 88,645 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 86,978 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded around exiting from tank ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 85,714 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust in poor condition and the Exhaust supporting bracket defective

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

offside mirror damage

rear window insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2017 82,713 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 78,563 miles

Offside Front mirror mounting in poor condition

oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2016 78,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front mirror mounting in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 73,556 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 73,553 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 71,295 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 69,884 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 68,738 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise all tyres perishing

advise oil leaks on engine

advise osr shock absorber damp

advise rear silencer casing poor condition

advise spare tyre worn low

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 26 Apr 2012 68,738 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise all tyres perishing

advise oil leaks on engine

advise osr shock absorber damp

advise rear silencer casing poor condition

advise spare tyre worn low

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 28 Apr 2011 67,730 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 66,045 miles

Both front axle swivel balls very rusty

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 66,045 miles

Both front axle swivel balls very rusty

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 64,348 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 64,339 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 62,779 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 57,109 miles

engine oil leak. †front steering balls starting to rust.

Pass 24 Jul 2006 49,282 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 49,214 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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W695 NJK is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red 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 W695 NJK, 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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W695 NJK is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 August 2000.

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