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AO51 BZT

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

67,459 mi
Last recorded67,459 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 BZT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2024 67,459 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 2 (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 65,692 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 65,690 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 63,204 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 63,204 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 60,505 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 60,505 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 57,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 main (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 54,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 main (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 51,333 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x1 (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 28 Sep 2018 51,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x1 (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2017 48,252 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 48,252 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Sep 2016 45,053 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Sep 2015 41,364 miles

sill covers

Pass 9 Sep 2014 37,739 miles

sill covers

Fail 8 Sep 2014 37,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

sill covers

Pass 17 Sep 2013 33,536 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 33,536 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 282,758 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 28,275 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 23,526 miles

nsf tyre splitting and perished

windscreen chipped

Fail 27 Sep 2011 23,526 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nsf tyre splitting and perished

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Sep 2010 21,998 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 21,998 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 19,503 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

o/s/f stub axle swivel ball joint corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2009 19,503 miles

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

o/s/f stub axle swivel ball joint corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2008 17,036 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 14,987 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 14,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 12,932 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 12,932 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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AO51 BZT is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AO51 BZT, 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 AO51 BZT registered?

AO51 BZT is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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The MOT history for AO51 BZT shows 32 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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