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X856 SKE

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,516 mi
Last recorded102,516 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX856 SKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 102,516 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 102,136 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 102,136 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 99,738 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 95,694 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 95,580 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 89,858 miles

Offside front axle joint has slight play and slightly leaking

Pass 11 Sep 2015 76,753 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 63,931 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 60,999 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2013 60,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

center exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2012 57,613 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

corrossion under side vehicle in places

offside front tyre perished

Fail 21 Oct 2011 54,440 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 21 Oct 2011 54,440 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 23 Oct 2010 51,047 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 51,047 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 46,985 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 41,462 miles

Both front wiper rubbers split.

Brake pipes corroded.

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

O/S/F, O/S/R & N/S/R tyres starting to perish.

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

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

Sill covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 36,465 miles

Both front wiper rubbers split.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 30,908 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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X856 SKE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X856 SKE, 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 X856 SKE registered?

X856 SKE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 November 2000.

Is X856 SKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X856 SKE shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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