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W711 WNS

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

93,723 mi
Last recorded93,723 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW711 WNS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 93,723 miles

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

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

Underside of vehicle is extensively repaired

Pass 24 Apr 2025 93,613 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant and oil level low

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced badly corroded but only one of eight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ~All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 92,963 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail near previously welded section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 92,034 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 92,034 miles

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

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

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 90,696 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 90,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened mounting to axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 89,348 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 87,801 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 87,773 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under body edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2018 87,755 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arm to axle (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 82,594 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 82,579 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis to body mounts to the rear both inner sills off-side main chassis leg has serious rusting (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

nearside front tractor joint leaking

Fail 22 Mar 2017 82,468 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 76,575 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Fuel lines heavily corroded @ centre to rear of vehicle (7.2.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 76,575 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Fuel lines heavily corroded @ centre to rear of vehicle (7.2.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 70,056 miles

FUEL LINES CORRODED

N/S/F SWIVEL HUB PITTED.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2015

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

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

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

FUEL LINES CORRODED

N/S/F SWIVEL HUB PITTED.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/F SWIVEL HUB PITTED AND SEAL LEAKING FLUID.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 69,872 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Additional braking device contaminated (3.6.I.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 63,809 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front swivel hubs pitted and corroded

front and rear suspension generally corroded

slight play offside front swivel hub

Pass 28 Mar 2013 57,281 miles

Both front swivel hubs pitted and corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 51,008 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front diff breather pipes corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2012 51,008 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front diff breather pipes corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011 46,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2010 40,552 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 36,286 miles

Both rear tyres and near side front tyres starting to crack on sidewalls.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,729 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 33,655 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 30,592 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 27,542 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 27,542 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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W711 WNS is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 W711 WNS, 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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W711 WNS is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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