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BG51 FOV

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,931 mi
Last recorded85,931 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 FOV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 85,931 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 85,931 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 79,866 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 78,039 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 30 Mar 2022 78,023 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Oct 2020 74,815 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside both fuel pipes corroding

Pass 24 Oct 2019 74,719 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 74,582 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 74,428 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 73,915 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 72,564 miles

slight oil leak n/s and o/s front swivel joints

Fail 6 Oct 2015 72,555 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

slight oil leak n/s and o/s front swivel joints

Pass 1 Oct 2014 71,920 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 71,401 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 71,400 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 68,669 miles

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

slight leak o/s front hub seal

Pass 16 Nov 2011 63,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s front hub seal slight leak

Pass 26 Oct 2010 56,793 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 77,427 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 98,364 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 68,364 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 53,455 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 37,656 miles

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

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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BG51 FOV 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 BG51 FOV, 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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BG51 FOV is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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