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X482 YGW

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,915 mi
Last recorded70,915 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX482 YGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 70,915 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 70,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 68,205 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 68,205 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 62,800 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 57,217 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 57,217 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 57,076 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play pivot bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 56,519 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 55,207 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 54,736 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 54,728 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 54,463 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 53,646 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 53,093 miles

slight weep on near side front axle joint

Pass 1 May 2013 52,156 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 51,207 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 50,409 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 47,768 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 44,461 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 96,930 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 39,565 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 37,475 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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X482 YGW 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 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 X482 YGW, 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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What year was X482 YGW registered?

X482 YGW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 November 2000.

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