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Suzuki Jimny

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,298 cc

V74 EBJMOT history

V74 EBJ is a red petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 11 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 129,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

V74 EBJ red Suzuki Jimny – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Jimny, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
129,850 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V74 EBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Jimny
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
11 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V74 EBJ was last recorded at 129,850 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 371 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,479 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
371 miles
Average per year
3,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,850 miles
  • 2024 – 129,479 miles
  • 2023 – 129,233 miles
  • 2022 – 128,997 miles
  • 2021 – 128,777 miles
  • 2019 – 127,387 miles
  • 2018 – 122,503 miles
  • 2017 – 117,042 miles
  • 2016 – 110,479 miles
  • 2015 – 104,532 miles
  • 2014 – 101,241 miles
  • 2013 – 98,780 miles
  • 2012 – 94,617 miles
  • 2011 – 90,054 miles
  • 2010 – 84,396 miles
  • 2009 – 78,776 miles
  • 2008 – 71,617 miles
  • 2007 – 64,096 miles
  • 2006 – 53,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,850 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside sills rusty.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Centre fuel pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,850 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    129,850 miles
    Test number
    918234104514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside sills rusty.

  2. Fail129,850 miles (+371)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,850 miles
    Test number
    229080708266
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside sills rusty.

  3. Pass129,479 miles (+246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    129,479 miles
    Test number
    667093189807
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass129,233 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    129,233 miles
    Test number
    431891217039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  5. Fail129,222 miles (+225)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,222 miles
    Test number
    120492963367
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  6. Pass128,997 miles (+220)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    128,997 miles
    Test number
    205566171470
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Pass128,777 miles (+1,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    128,777 miles
    Test number
    519085553595
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass127,387 miles (+33)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,387 miles
    Test number
    286529810780
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake compensator spring weak
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front inner sill
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  9. Fail127,354 miles (+4,851)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,354 miles
    Test number
    827189938757
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill, marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion behind both head lamps
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Marked yellow
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front, inner sill, marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass122,503 miles (+5,461)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    122,503 miles
    Test number
    413177996672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,042 miles (+18)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    117,042 miles
    Test number
    798555545652
    • AdvisoryCentre fuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by body mount in front of wheel (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner cill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner cill (6.1.B.2)

  12. Fail117,024 miles (+6,545)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,024 miles
    Test number
    651059495695
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre fuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by body mount in front of wheel (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner cill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner cill (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass110,479 miles (+5,947)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    110,479 miles
    Test number
    419976360951
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass104,532 miles (+3,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    104,532 miles
    Test number
    925369241362
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass101,241 miles (+2,461)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    101,241 miles
    Test number
    879005914331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,780 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    98,780 miles
    Test number
    487165313378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail98,780 miles (+4,163)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,780 miles
    Test number
    707185913357
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass94,617 miles (+4,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    94,617 miles
    Test number
    498659412361
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass90,054 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    90,054 miles
    Test number
    958523011389
    • NoteExhaust idle CO emmisions close to limit
    • NoteOff side front hub swivel oil seal leaking

  20. Fail90,052 miles (+5,656)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,052 miles
    Test number
    756703011310
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteExhaust idle CO emmisions close to limit
    • NoteOff side front hub swivel oil seal leaking

  21. Pass84,396 miles (+5,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    84,396 miles
    Test number
    420073620475
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass78,776 miles (+7,159)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    78,776 miles
    Test number
    750812639115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,617 miles (+7,521)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    71,617 miles
    Test number
    384806638039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,096 miles (+11,041)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    64,096 miles
    Test number
    271460827098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    53,055 miles
    Test number
    171987926480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V74 EBJ

Does V74 EBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V74 EBJ is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V74 EBJ?
The MOT on V74 EBJ is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V74 EBJ done?
V74 EBJ was recorded at 129,850 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 3,844 miles a year.
Has V74 EBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V74 EBJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V74 EBJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V74 EBJ find?
V74 EBJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside sills rusty..

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