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X457 VVY

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,954 mi
Last recorded72,954 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX457 VVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 72,954 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 72,951 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 63,009 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 63,009 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 59,495 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2016 59,476 miles

Offside Rear gearbox mounting cracked

Fail 14 Apr 2016 59,443 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill across its full length (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

transfer box mounting broken

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 9 Jan 2015 54,739 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 52,182 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 50,367 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 48,325 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 46,328 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 43,117 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 39,825 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 37,245 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 31,470 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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X457 VVY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X457 VVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X457 VVY registered?

X457 VVY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is X457 VVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X457 VVY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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