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W701 UMX

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,329 mi
Last recorded91,329 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW701 UMX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 91,329 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 90,000 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 88,065 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 88,046 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT & REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel pipe damaged CORROSION (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 87,121 miles

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

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

various points of corrosion

Fail 24 May 2022 87,120 miles

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

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

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

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

various points of corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2019 81,963 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 81,948 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 74,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front coil springs rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2015 71,796 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,085 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 62,547 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 62,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 56,735 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 55,323 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 53,062 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

exhaust centre pipe mount bracket broken

rear silencer corroded

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2010 48,744 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 48,744 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 40,373 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 34,265 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 32,890 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 30,072 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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W701 UMX is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W701 UMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W701 UMX registered?

W701 UMX is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W701 UMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W701 UMX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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