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AO51 CLU

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

32,849 mi
Last recorded32,849 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 CLU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 32,849 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 32,467 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of arch tub above body mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill and front of wheel arch tub (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2024 32,108 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 31,706 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 31,436 miles

Exhaust becoming weak

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 31,436 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust becoming weak

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 31,139 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 30,831 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 29,951 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 28,548 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin coming adrift

Fail 7 Jun 2018 28,548 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin coming adrift

Pass 30 May 2017 27,397 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front brake pads getting low (on 5mm)

chip in screen

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 26,586 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 26,078 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 25,743 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 25,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust backbox corroded (not yet blowing)

Pass 29 May 2012 25,563 miles

rear exaust corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2011 25,466 miles

both rear shock bottom bushs starting to split

exhaust rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2010 25,245 miles

all tyres deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2009 24,974 miles

all four tyres starting to crack

exhaust rusty,mounting points on exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2008 24,678 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 24,283 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 23,780 miles

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

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

adv tyres age cracking

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 CLU is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CLU, 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 CLU is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is AO51 CLU safe to buy?

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