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AK51 GXE

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,143 mi
Last recorded64,143 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 GXE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 64,143 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 64,044 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 63,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 63,960 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 63,384 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 62,245 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 62,216 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s axle joint corroded and dry

slight corrosion inner sills. they have plastic covers restricting full inspection.

Fail 25 Jan 2013 82,986 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre tread cut and slight ripple on wall

offside front swivel hupseal worn allowing slight leak of grease

Pass 25 Jan 2013 57,550 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread cut and slight ripple on wall

offside front swivel hupseal worn allowing slight leak of grease

Pass 25 Jan 2012 50,677 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2012 50,677 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 43,522 miles

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

suspension pipes starting to rust

Pass 25 Jan 2010 37,488 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 77,809 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 31,314 miles

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

both front tractor balls pitted

Fail 21 Jan 2008 31,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both front tractor balls pitted

Pass 17 Jan 2007 85,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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AK51 GXE is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AK51 GXE, 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 AK51 GXE registered?

AK51 GXE is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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