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W943 XGS

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,723 mi
Last recorded114,723 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW943 XGS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 114,723 miles

Nearside Inner sill corrosion

Offside Inner sill corrosion

Rear floor pan corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2025 110,189 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 110,183 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 110,177 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2023 108,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 108,207 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 105,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 105,276 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play aiso leaking oil (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 102,312 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 102,309 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting worn to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 100,071 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 100,064 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 95,913 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 95,909 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 91,291 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 86,160 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracks in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracks in tread

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 80,994 miles

Fuel lines corroded

Various under body corrosion

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 76,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Apr 2015 76,352 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Apr 2014 72,027 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 67,788 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 67,788 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 64,256 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 60,588 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 56,865 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 54,466 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 50,975 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 50,975 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2007 47,623 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 43,275 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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W943 XGS is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W943 XGS, 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 W943 XGS registered?

W943 XGS is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 April 2000.

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