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AP51 FEE

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

105,685 mi
Last recorded105,685 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 FEE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 105,685 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 105,683 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 102,747 miles

Play offside swivels

Fail 15 Nov 2023 102,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure x2 (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure x2 (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play offside swivels

Pass 1 Nov 2022 98,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 94,356 miles

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 89,564 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 89,562 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 83,152 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 80,787 miles

Offside Front axle swivel very rusty/may require attention soon

Fail 29 May 2018 80,774 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front axle swivel very rusty/may require attention soon

Pass 21 Jan 2017 71,932 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slight play in lower bearing swivel. (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing near side and off shocker casing corroded. (2.7.2a)

all brake pipes coated in grease.

all road springs corroded.

Fail 19 Jan 2017 71,922 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind the sill near side rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slight play in lower bearing swivel. (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing near side and off shocker casing corroded. (2.7.2a)

all brake pipes coated in grease.

all road springs corroded.

Pass 21 Sep 2015 62,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 54,677 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 49,526 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 46,234 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 43,156 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 39,606 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 37,055 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 33,778 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 28,794 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 24,445 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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AP51 FEE is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AP51 FEE, 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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AP51 FEE is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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