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X556 NBU

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,363 mi
Last recorded74,363 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX556 NBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2026 74,363 miles

Fuel pipe leaking At tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill holed in two places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 68,280 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps have a product on the lens or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

OSF pipes/ hose lose and broken

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front axle traction joints corroded

fuel tank carrier corroeded

underneath vehicle cover in underseal

Pass 10 Apr 2024 60,749 miles

front axle traction joints corroded and leaking slightly

metal fuel pipes beside fuel tank corroded

suspension coil springs corroded , some corrosion along inner sills under car and some corrosion on floor in areas of body mounts at rear

Fail 10 Apr 2024 60,749 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front axle traction joints corroded and leaking slightly

metal fuel pipes beside fuel tank corroded

suspension coil springs corroded , some corrosion along inner sills under car and some corrosion on floor in areas of body mounts at rear

Pass 2 Apr 2023 59,254 miles

front and rear suspension coil springs and some areas under body corroded

front axle traction joints corroded and leaking slightly

metal fuel pipes near fuel tank corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2023 59,254 miles

Driver's door catch insecure not secure in door bolts missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding sign of over heating (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer fouling tow bar at rear

front axle traction joints corroded and leaking slightly

inner sills at rear under car ,beside body mounts corroded , nearside and offside

Pass 10 Mar 2022 53,589 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 53,559 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle corroded front to rear and components

Fail 26 Jan 2022 53,559 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle corroded front to rear and components

Pass 23 Sep 2020 52,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 50,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 48,455 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 45,106 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 41,442 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Sep 2015 36,745 miles

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

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 26 Apr 2012 35,875 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 35,875 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,728 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 33,521 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 31,713 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 28,606 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 24,249 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 19,390 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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X556 NBU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 X556 NBU, 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 X556 NBU registered?

X556 NBU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 November 2000.

Is X556 NBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X556 NBU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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