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AO51 CFE

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,239 mi
Last recorded77,239 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 CFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 77,239 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 77,233 miles

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 77,184 miles

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

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

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 5 Feb 2019 77,089 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s weaker (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area at rear near seatbelt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area at rear near seatbelt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s weaker (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mounting pan corroded through in several places ( inner and lower ) chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front seat belt slightly slow to retract

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub breather pipes corroded off

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

air pipe on manifold spilt and leaking

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

fuel pipes rusty

slight play in n/s/f lower lower hub swivel bearing / wheel bearing

wind screen damage at n/s/f upper

Pass 9 Feb 2018 69,354 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front hub vac pipes corroded

fuel tank strap corroded and weak

o/s side step mount corroded and weak

Pass 17 Jun 2016 66,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt swivel seal (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2016 66,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt swivel seal (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 63,126 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 60,241 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 60,237 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 57,937 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion on front and rear coil springs

leak from offside front driveshaft ball seal

play in offside front drive shaft ball housing

surface corrosion on rear brake pipe to valve

Pass 16 Oct 2012 53,085 miles

corrosion on front and rear coil springs

Fail 15 Oct 2012 53,085 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corrosion on front and rear coil springs

Pass 13 Oct 2011 48,073 miles

corrosion on front and rear coil springs

corrosion on frunt and rear fuel pipes

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2010 42,730 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 36,358 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 36,328 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 31,789 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 25,612 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 18,389 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 CFE is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CFE, 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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AO51 CFE is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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