MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,735 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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ALL BRAKE AND FUEL LINES CORRODED
ALL UNDER SIDE SHOWS SIGNS OF CORROSION
EXHAUST HAS MINOR LEAK
NO REAR SEATS FITTED
Nearside Front HUB SEAL WET
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front HUB SEAL WET
Offside Front SEAT BELT SLOW AT RETACTING
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear BOOT FLOOR HAS HOLE / CORROSION NOT IN PESCRIBED AREA
UNDER SIDE COVERD IN MUD
WHEN CARRIED OUT BRAKE TEST ON ROAD VEHICLE SHAKES /UNSAFE
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
EXHAUST HAS MINOR LEAK
ALL BRAKE AND FUEL LINES CORRODED
ALL UNDER SIDE SHOWS SIGNS OF CORROSION
NO REAR SEATS FITTED
Nearside Front HUB SEAL WET
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front HUB SEAL WET
Offside Front SEAT BELT SLOW AT RETACTING
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear BOOT FLOOR HAS HOLE / CORROSION NOT IN PESCRIBED AREA
UNDER SIDE COVERD IN MUD
WHEN CARRIED OUT BRAKE TEST ON ROAD VEHICLE SHAKES /UNSAFE
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Hub seal has excessive oil leak, possibly contaminating brake shoes
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Handbrake has travel but not to excess
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front swivel housing corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front swivel housing corroded
Suspension lift kit fitted
Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Exhaust is corroded & has minor gas leaks
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling anti roll bar (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside front hub seal leaking
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside front hub seal leaking
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front hub oil seal leaking
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front hub oil seal leaking
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
fuel lines rusted brake pipes showing rust
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
fuel lines rusted brake pipes showing rust
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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AR51 FFG is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 AR51 FFG, 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 AR51 FFG registered?
AR51 FFG is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 December 2001.
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