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X973 EPP

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,564 mi
Last recorded82,564 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX973 EPP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 82,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Outer swivel hub weeping

Outer Outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

surface corrosion on under-side of vehicle

Fail 20 May 2026 82,554 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Central to rear body mounting out rigger holed corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Outer swivel hub weeping

Outer Outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 17 Dec 2024 77,464 miles

Front inner pads appear worn low but cannot be sure with wheels on.

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

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

Offside Rear Body mount corroded but body secure. Also close to seat belt mount but not considered supporting paneling.

Fail 5 Dec 2024 77,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front inner pads appear worn low but cannot be sure with wheels on.

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

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

Offside Rear Body mount corroded but body secure. Also close to seat belt mount but not considered supporting paneling.

Pass 29 Nov 2023 72,875 miles

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

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

Offside Front axle hub damp with oil

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes x 3 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 66,351 miles

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

Offside Front slight drag on brake

Fail 14 Dec 2022 66,351 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front slight drag on brake

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 65,820 miles

Offside Rear body mount rusted

Fail 27 Aug 2021 65,280 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear body mount rusted

Pass 23 Jun 2020 59,202 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 59,202 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 53,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 48,548 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 48,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 45,181 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 42,188 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 40,197 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 37,149 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 31,955 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 27,803 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 25,035 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 23,693 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 22,025 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 19,926 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 17,442 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 15,540 miles

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

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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X973 EPP is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X973 EPP, 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 X973 EPP registered?

X973 EPP is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X973 EPP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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