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X52 CTH

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

76,710 mi
Last recorded76,710 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX52 CTH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 76,710 miles

Coolant leak Bottom radiator hose area.

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

O/S corner of rear bumper is loose.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion present on underside and most components.

Fail 7 Jul 2026 76,710 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak Bottom radiator hose area.

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not sitting correctly within headlamp unit. (4.1.2 (c))

O/S corner of rear bumper is loose.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion present on underside and most components.

Pass 17 Jul 2025 75,651 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 75,647 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 73,512 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic sill guards fitted obscuring some prescribed area's

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion present on most underside components and bodywork.

Fail 18 Jun 2024 73,508 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic sill guards fitted obscuring some prescribed area's

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion present on most underside components and bodywork.

Pass 26 May 2023 72,720 miles

Both chassis rails corroded.

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damage. (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 72,718 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both chassis rails corroded.

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front number plate has damage.

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 72,268 miles

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

Front number plate is damaged.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 72,267 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front number plate is damaged.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 71,792 miles

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

Central Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 6 May 2020 71,792 miles

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

Central Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 23 May 2019 69,504 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both outer sills have covers on

chassis covered in mud

reverse light not working

suspension components corroded

Fail 23 May 2019 69,504 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both outer sills have covers on

chassis covered in mud

reverse light not working

suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 67,321 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2018 67,321 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 66,061 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Sill covers fitted.

Temp repair to battery securing bracket.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 64,240 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Fail 20 Jun 2016 64,240 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 63,631 miles

Battery loose but secure.

Brake pipes corroded

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Fail 2 Jul 2015 63,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Battery loose but secure.

Brake pipes corroded

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 88,442 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 88,442 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 58,969 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 58,512 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 55,725 miles

METAL BREATHER PIPES ON FRONT AXLE CORRODED

N/S AND O/S FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

REAR SHOCK CASINGS CORRODED

SLIGHT TRAVEL WITH FOOT BRAKE

Fail 29 Sep 2009 55,725 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

METAL BREATHER PIPES ON FRONT AXLE CORRODED

N/S AND O/S FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

REAR SHOCK CASINGS CORRODED

SLIGHT TRAVEL WITH FOOT BRAKE

Pass 2 Oct 2008 51,312 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 47,712 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 43,666 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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X52 CTH is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 X52 CTH, 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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X52 CTH is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 October 2000.

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