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W789 XEE

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,299 mi
Last recorded115,299 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW789 XEE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 115,299 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 115,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 115,169 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 113,828 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 109,852 miles

body mounts showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2016 103,354 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 103,351 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 95,954 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 95,954 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 90,230 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 84,343 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 80,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 80,742 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 78,111 miles

2x brake pipes on rear axle corroding

2x front to rear brake pipes corroding

brake pipes @ limiting valve corroding

play in n/s front steering swivel joint.

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Fail 6 Jul 2011 78,111 miles

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

2x brake pipes on rear axle corroding

2x front to rear brake pipes corroding

brake pipes @ limiting valve corroding

rear exhaust section deteriorating

unable to check n/s front wheel bearing - brake binding

Pass 1 Jul 2010 75,359 miles

all metal brake pipes @ rear of vehicle corroding

slight play in n/s front hub/swivel joint + leak on seal

Pass 30 Jun 2009 71,872 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 67,946 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 65,033 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 62,368 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 62,368 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 57,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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W789 XEE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 W789 XEE, 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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What year was W789 XEE registered?

W789 XEE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 April 2000.

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