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AP51 WRU

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

141,243 mi
Last recorded141,243 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 WRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 141,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 141,080 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 141,077 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 140,680 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight brake bond on n/s & o/s front

Pass 8 Mar 2022 140,350 miles

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

slight tractor hum seal leak

Pass 12 Mar 2021 139,123 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 136,146 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 136,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 130,158 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 125,015 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 125,015 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 122,078 miles

Nearside Front Swivel Joint seal leaking

Offside Front Swivel Joint seal leaking

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust Silencer outer skin rotted away/peeling off

Fail 27 Jan 2017 122,028 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Swivel Joint seal leaking

Offside Front Swivel Joint seal leaking

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust Silencer outer skin rotted away/peeling off

Pass 30 Jan 2016 119,453 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 115,836 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes under vehicle coated in grease

brake warning lamp stays on

centre exhaust mountings broken

o/s/r tyre scrubbed

plastic oversills fitted to body

rear exhaust box deteriated

steering wheel grip loose

Pass 3 Feb 2014 113,238 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 110,126 miles

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

Rear exhaust section corroded but not excessive

Pass 24 Jan 2012 96,931 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 86,184 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 72,840 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 61,835 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 44,196 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 42,689 miles

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

covering loose around steering wheel rim

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 WRU is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 WRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP51 WRU registered?

AP51 WRU is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is AP51 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 WRU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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