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X459 OBA

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,485 mi
Last recorded79,485 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX459 OBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2026 79,485 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

smell of petrol

Pass 12 Mar 2025 77,979 miles

Rear Body not fully secure floor corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 77,975 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Body not fully secure floor corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 74,607 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 74,604 miles

Offside 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 and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 70,587 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear [advise replacement] (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel lines corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2022 66,499 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 60,435 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 56,735 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 56,733 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 51,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 47,372 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 43,652 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 40,254 miles

rear box corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 37,331 miles

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

surface corosion under body.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 35,076 miles

boot floor corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 32,001 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 28,823 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 25,267 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 22,329 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 19,929 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 17,839 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake fluid stains are present on the brake servo body,below the brake master cylinder.

cover missing from o/s number plate light.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 15,576 miles

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

brake fluid stains present on brake servo body,below the brake master cylinder

lens cover missing from o/s number plate lamp

Fail 12 Apr 2007 15,575 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

brake fluid stains on brake servo body below the brake master cylinder

lens cover missing from o/s number plate lamp

Pass 24 Apr 2006 13,277 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cover/lens missing from o/s number plate light

slight bind on n/s front brake

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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X459 OBA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X459 OBA, 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 X459 OBA registered?

X459 OBA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X459 OBA safe to buy?

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