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X42 MKN

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,665 mi
Last recorded94,665 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX42 MKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 94,665 miles

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

Heavily undersealed front to rear

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 86,148 miles

front to rear underbody/suspension components slightly corroded & covered with underseal

Fail 18 Sep 2024 86,143 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (under headlamp) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (under headlamp) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced upper boot floor (under jack) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front to rear underbody/suspension components slightly corroded & covered with underseal

Pass 12 Sep 2023 85,361 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 83,878 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 82,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 82,040 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 80,473 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 80,408 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 78,089 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 75,850 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 73,059 miles

both front coil springs corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2017 73,058 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 69,289 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear.advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2015 65,674 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

item removed from windscreen

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 61,672 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2013 57,029 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 51,702 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 47,974 miles

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

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

all 4 coil springs corroded.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,468 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 34,717 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

front pads maybe low

Pass 2 Oct 2007 33,217 miles

nearside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,483 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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X42 MKN is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X42 MKN, 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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X42 MKN is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 October 2000.

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