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AX51 BCZ

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,019 mi
Last recorded70,019 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 BCZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 70,019 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 69,995 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 65,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 25 Jun 2024 65,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 67,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear cross axle brake pipe and mainlines corroded (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

hub spheres corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2023 67,045 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear cross axle brake pipe and mainlines corroded (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

hub spheres corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2022 57,936 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

underbody and various suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2021 55,722 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

eml on

Pass 8 Jul 2020 53,793 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 53,791 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak REARS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 52,383 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 52,380 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (ALL) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 50,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 48,133 miles

Engine management light on

Front Horn works but could do with replacing

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.2.C.1c)

Front Wipers smearing

Front all four tyres started to crack

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

Front coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear slight play in rear wheels

all four tyres started to crack

Pass 6 Jul 2016 45,332 miles

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

engine management light on dash

Fail 6 Jul 2016 45,332 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on dash

Pass 8 Jul 2015 42,051 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2015 42,051 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 38,021 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 38,005 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 35,583 miles

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

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

engine light on dash

Fail 25 Jun 2013 35,583 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine light on dash

Pass 5 Jul 2012 32,579 miles

engine light on dash

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2012 32,579 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine light on dash

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2011 31,277 miles

Check engine light on

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 30,028 miles

engine lamp on

Pass 6 May 2009 28,364 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 20,499 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 16,233 miles

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 29 Nov 2005 14,107 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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AX51 BCZ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX51 BCZ, 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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AX51 BCZ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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