MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,835 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired center floor to chassis mounting (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wing to chassis mounting (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired cross member to body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
VEHICLE NOT SAFE FOR THE ROAD
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind light unit/inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind light unit/inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Repairs heavely undersealed
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind light unit/inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind light unit/inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front rear body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake valve leaking Load sensing valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Entire underside heavily coated with rustrpoofing
Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength complete rear boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering near suspension mount (6.1.A.1)
Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rear (7.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
four wheel drive vacuum pipes rusty
fuel pipes rusty
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
four wheel drive vacuum pipes rusty
fuel pipes rusty
leak from offside front axle swival
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring hanger braket (2.4.A.3)
rear fuel pipe corroded
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring hanger braket (2.4.A.3)
rear fuel pipe corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
no rear seat fitted at time of test
slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint pin
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BJ51 XWK is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 BJ51 XWK, 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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BJ51 XWK is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 October 2001.
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