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X49 XAA

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

110,365 mi
Last recorded110,365 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX49 XAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 110,365 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 14 Oct 2025 110,361 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 31 Oct 2024 109,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suggest headlamps refurb. soon !

Fail 18 Oct 2024 109,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suggest headlamps refurb. soon !

Pass 29 Mar 2023 105,493 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 105,493 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 17 Mar 2022 101,374 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded corroded near tank ()

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 101,370 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded corroded near tank ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 98,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked - outside zone B (swept area) and not causing any issues at the present time - keep under observation (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip in zone A - well within the specified limits - keep under observation (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear seats and seat belts have been removed - vehicle being used as a van

Spare tyre defective ()

all tyres have very slight cracking in the tread - keep under observation

Fail 22 Sep 2020 98,260 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above spring (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired rusty (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 98,150 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced headlight mounting panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced headlight mounting panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside sill trim loose

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

spare tyre perish cracked in tread

tow hitch removed from towbar

Fail 13 Dec 2018 98,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced headlight mounting panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced headlight mounting panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside sill trim loose

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

spare tyre perish cracked in tread

tow hitch removed from towbar

Pass 5 Dec 2017 97,236 miles

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

rear body mount corroded

rear body mounts corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2017 97,236 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

rear body mount corroded

rear body mounts corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2016 92,893 miles

Rear no seats fitted

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 92,879 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre perished/split

Offside Front tyre perished/split

Offside Rear tyre perished/split

Rear no seats fitted

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 89,208 miles

All tyres perished

Propshaft joint worn

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 89,192 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

All tyres perished

Engine management light on

Propshaft joint worn

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 83,510 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 83,510 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 78,937 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 76,859 miles

movement in propshaft to transfer box spline

no seats fitted in rear at time of test

Fail 12 Dec 2012 76,846 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake pads wearing thin

movement in propshaft to transfer box spline

no seats fitted in rear at time of test

offside front tractor hub seal leaking

Pass 9 Dec 2011 73,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 66,540 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 58,523 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 48,824 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 41,137 miles

Both rear tyres tread splitting

Pass 30 Nov 2006 34,134 miles

nearside front tyre on limit

Pass 26 Nov 2005 28,703 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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X49 XAA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 X49 XAA, 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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X49 XAA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 November 2000.

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