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X866 YGW

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

94,147 mi
Last recorded94,147 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX866 YGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 94,147 miles

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

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

EML on

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2026 94,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

EML on

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 85,032 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Swival Hub pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 82,958 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 82,958 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 79,394 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 Dec 2021 73,352 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 73,352 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play As Marked. Dust cover also damaged (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 68,184 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 61,363 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 61,362 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 61,362 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault on (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 61,051 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 59,083 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2016 59,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread lifting. Ply exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Spare tyre defective Below limit ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 57,257 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 23 Dec 2014 56,195 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 56,192 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 52,834 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 52,834 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 50,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,443 miles

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

brake warning light on

Fail 11 Jul 2011 48,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside 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)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 3 Jul 2010 47,290 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 44,891 miles

n/s/f screen trim loose dipstick stuck in engine n/s/r tyre low tread & worn on edge rear exhaust crumbly steel vacume pipes rusting

Pass 19 Jun 2008 42,452 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 39,156 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 35,326 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 31,321 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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X866 YGW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 X866 YGW, 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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X866 YGW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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