CarVerify

Free Car Check

X472 VCD

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,027 mi
Last recorded92,027 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX472 VCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 92,027 miles

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

Front Metal diff-lock pipes have corrosion and pitting and an air leak on start up on front axle

Pass 6 Sep 2018 83,664 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front floor slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 75,596 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate damaged

Heavy corrosion to chassis

brake pipes and fuel pipes covered with grease

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to front and rear floors

corrosion to inner sills

power steering pipes wet

rear coil spring mounts corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2017 75,596 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate damaged

Heavy corrosion to chassis

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

brake pipes and fuel pipes covered with grease

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to front and rear floors

corrosion to inner sills

power steering pipes wet

rear coil spring mounts corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 71,692 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2015 67,870 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 67,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 64,417 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Sep 2014 64,417 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2013 60,194 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Aug 2013 60,194 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2012 53,450 miles

Nearside & offside traction joints have surface rust

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear floorpan corroding

Under body fuel pipes corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 53,450 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside & offside traction joints have surface rust

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

Rear floorpan corroding

Rear silencer corroded

Under body fuel pipes corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 47,320 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,320 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

slight corrosion to underbody

Fail 2 Aug 2010 41,968 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 41,968 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 34,976 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front hub vacuum pipes corroding

Fail 3 Aug 2009 34,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front hub vacuum pipes corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2008 29,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 23,193 miles

Chassis starting to corrode

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 20,903 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 20,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 15,797 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
Full Suzuki Jimny reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X472 VCD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X472 VCD, 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

How do I check the history of X472 VCD?

You can check the full history of X472 VCD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X472 VCD registered?

X472 VCD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 October 2000.

Is X472 VCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X472 VCD shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X472 VCD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X472 VCD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.