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X531 XBV

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

116,080 mi
Last recorded116,080 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX531 XBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 116,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Body corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2024 115,228 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 115,227 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced very bad (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 112,335 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 99,341 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 95,763 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 93,611 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 91,173 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 88,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 86,662 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 85,155 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 85,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 84,052 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 83,377 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 79,985 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 79,985 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 76,636 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 72,098 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 67,265 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 62,454 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 62,454 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 53,955 miles

near/side and off/side rear tyres 205/70 HR 15 close to legal limits

Pass 3 Mar 2007 48,536 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 43,214 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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X531 XBV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 X531 XBV, 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 X531 XBV registered?

X531 XBV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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