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BJ51 XWN

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,108 mi
Last recorded114,108 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 XWN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 114,108 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 111,379 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 104,531 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 104,530 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 104,247 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 96,810 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 96,810 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2021 88,474 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 82,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 78,931 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 75,081 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 74,457 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside and Offside front Drive hubs leaking.

Fail 3 May 2017 74,456 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded End of front to rear (marked) (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside and Offside front Drive hubs leaking.

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Apr 2016 70,211 miles

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

Nearside Front LEAK FROM HUB

Fail 30 Apr 2016 70,211 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front LEAK FROM HUB

Pass 6 Jan 2015 65,675 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 62,203 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 57,788 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 57,788 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 57,496 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 56,494 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 53,919 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 47,544 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 47,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 41,909 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2007 34,975 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2006 27,425 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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BJ51 XWN is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ51 XWN, 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 XWN is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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