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W954 UAB

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,470 mi
Last recorded117,470 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW954 UAB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 117,470 miles

Fuel tank vent hose perishing

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside 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))

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

Fail 28 May 2026 117,470 miles

Fuel tank vent hose perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Spare used (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside 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))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2026 117,463 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fuel tank breather hose split

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 114,744 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 112,890 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 24 May 2024 112,890 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2022 112,181 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 112,011 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 111,879 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 111,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 111,603 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General under body corrosion

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2018 111,538 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer detoriated

Pass 23 Nov 2017 111,358 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 111,132 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 110,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

fuel pipes rusty

slight play o,s,f hub.

slightly binding o.s.f brake

Fail 24 Jun 2015 110,167 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)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

fuel pipes rusty

slight play o,s,f hub.

slightly binding o.s.f brake

Pass 21 Jul 2014 104,326 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side horn switch not working

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 17 Jul 2014 104,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side horn switch not working

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2013 102,860 miles

Both front tractor joints dry.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 99,442 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 94,622 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering box

Pass 16 Jul 2010 90,930 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 86,528 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 75,738 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 66,662 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 59,472 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 52,543 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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W954 UAB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W954 UAB, 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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W954 UAB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 March 2000.

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