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X427 JMW

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

94,091 mi
Last recorded94,091 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX427 JMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 94,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 92,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 92,969 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 91,822 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 91,818 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill x2 holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill x2 holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 88,493 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 88,223 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 73,956 miles

4 wheel drive pipes corroded

Exhaust corroded

General surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S front tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Plastic sills fitted

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

Rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Mar 2017 73,834 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill underneath the car (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill underneath the car. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded fitted onto the brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear axle and front to rear at the rear section. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Tyre is perishing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near to rear trailing arm. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 72,725 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at the rear, and offside rear joining to the brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

the middle exhaust hanger is broken

Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,132 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 71,132 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Advise the nearside front brake is binding slightly, Advise the exhaust has a broken rubber.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 69,799 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 67,903 miles

offside front wiper rubber split slightly on ends

Fail 12 Apr 2013 67,901 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

offside front wiper rubber split slightly on ends

Fail 13 Apr 2012 64,625 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 64,625 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 61,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 55,436 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 55,366 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 51,810 miles

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 12 Nov 2008 51,810 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 46,590 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 39,866 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 33,109 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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X427 JMW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 X427 JMW, 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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X427 JMW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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