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A49 SBK

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

50,761 mi
Last recorded50,761 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA49 SBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2024 50,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion on chassis and running gear

Pass 30 Jan 2024 49,637 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 49,637 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all brake pipes to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2022 49,602 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 49,602 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 49,492 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 49,492 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2020 49,253 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 49,253 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 48,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2019 48,538 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases f pipe cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 47,803 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 47,803 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 46,953 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 46,953 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 46,098 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 45,117 miles

heat shield insecore

Pass 12 May 2014 44,129 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 44,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

back box very poor condition

Pass 21 May 2013 43,364 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 47,721 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

back box corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 41,894 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 41,777 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 41,777 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 40,749 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 39,551 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 37,447 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

axle swivels corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2006 33,444 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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A49 SBK is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 60,732 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A49 SBK, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A49 SBK registered?

A49 SBK is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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