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X172 CTH

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,143 mi
Last recorded76,143 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX172 CTH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 76,143 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 75,185 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 75,179 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level almost empty (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to o/s/r flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear prop shaft front universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced both dim (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all tyres/wheels ()

Pass 22 Dec 2022 73,139 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 72,672 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 70,195 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 65,868 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 63,924 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 3 Dec 2016 63,165 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 62,605 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 62,125 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 59,528 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 55,696 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 51,032 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 51,031 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 43,445 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 34,876 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 34,390 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 34,390 miles

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

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

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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X172 CTH is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 X172 CTH, 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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X172 CTH is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 October 2000.

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