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BG51 ZYJ

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

97,983 mi
Last recorded97,983 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 ZYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 97,983 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 97,378 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 94,186 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 94,174 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 90,664 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 90,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2018 84,584 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 84,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 15 May 2018 84,545 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 17 May 2017 84,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread area perishing/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear perishing

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread area perishing/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear perishing

Pass 9 May 2016 83,837 miles

All tyres perishing in tread area

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 9 May 2016 83,837 miles

All tyres perishing in tread area

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 83,260 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Tyres perishing in tread area, cords not visible.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 81,971 miles

offside wiper beginning to tear

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front tyres perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2013 80,047 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 80,009 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 78,160 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres beginning to perish

Pass 8 Jul 2011 75,959 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 75,959 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Apr 2011 74,078 miles

Front bumper damaged.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 74,078 miles

Front bumper damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 67,542 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 59,176 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 59,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,048 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 49,048 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 41,281 miles

oil leak front hub n/s front

Fail 26 Apr 2007 41,281 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 32,054 miles

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

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 ZYJ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 BG51 ZYJ, 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 BG51 ZYJ registered?

BG51 ZYJ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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