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X512 BAE

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,377 mi
Last recorded74,377 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX512 BAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 74,377 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 73,347 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 73,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corroded within 30cm of body to chassis mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Lagging 32% during application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corroded within 30cm of body to chassis mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure 3 mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 15 Sep 2023 68,351 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 5 Aug 2022 63,659 miles

Age related surface rust to under side

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

No reversing light

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

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

Rear Exshaust casing as a covering of rust

Pass 12 Apr 2022 62,766 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

age related surface rust underneath

back box heat shield hanging down so has been removed

back box outer casing rusty

revers light not working

Fail 11 Apr 2022 62,766 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front lights (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

age related surface rust underneath

back box heat shield hanging down so has been removed

back box outer casing rusty

revers light not working

Pass 20 Dec 2021 61,847 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 61,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 57,027 miles

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

Rear no rear seats for belt check

Pass 5 Apr 2019 50,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear by fuel tank

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 48,037 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded by tank

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by tank slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by tank slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil feed pipes to front differential corroded

surface corrosion rear chassis

Pass 12 Jan 2017 47,241 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 45,046 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

cracks in front and rear tyres

Pass 16 Jan 2015 40,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear seat belts not checked. no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2014 39,057 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 37,231 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 12 Jan 2012 34,399 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 31,643 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 28,087 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 26,504 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 25,243 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 23,240 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 20,858 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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X512 BAE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 X512 BAE, 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 X512 BAE registered?

X512 BAE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X512 BAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X512 BAE shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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