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X662 BFJ

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,052 mi
Last recorded40,052 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX662 BFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 40,052 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bulk head corroded but not considered excessive.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to compensator valve. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 39,854 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bulk head corroded but not considered excessive.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to compensator valve. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 30,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

body corroded on body/chassis mounts but not excessive

Fail 15 Nov 2024 30,709 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

body corroded on body/chassis mounts but not excessive

Pass 24 Nov 2023 27,125 miles

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

N/s of bulkhead by wiring loom corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Goodrich mud terrain LT215/75R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Underneath of vehicle and brake pipes are cover by stone chip under seal.

Pass 22 Oct 2022 23,484 miles

All tyres cracking

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 20,624 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))

heavily painted underneath the car

Pass 20 Oct 2020 17,153 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of car wax oiled

Pass 19 Sep 2019 14,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of car wax oiled

Pass 17 Oct 2018 14,500 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 14,499 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

fuel pipes corroded

heavy underbody/component corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2017 14,019 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Oct 2017 14,018 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2016 12,830 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2015 12,476 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2015 12,476 miles

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

under body corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2014 11,912 miles

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

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

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

back box outter skin corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 11,912 miles

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

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

back box outter skin corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 11,279 miles

under body suface rust

Fail 2 Oct 2013 11,279 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

under body suface rust

Pass 10 Oct 2012 10,487 miles

under body surface rust

Pass 5 Oct 2011 9,915 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 9,331 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

differntial gear box has slight leak.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 8,782 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 7,863 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 7,237 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 6,805 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2005 6,149 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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X662 BFJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X662 BFJ, 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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X662 BFJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 October 2000.

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