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BK51 USS

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,964 mi
Last recorded144,964 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 USS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2019 144,964 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2018 143,493 miles

wiper linkage worn

Fail 27 Sep 2018 143,351 miles

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

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

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

wiper linkage worn

Pass 15 Sep 2017 140,194 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 127,085 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 127,085 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 112,047 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 105,795 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside rear seat base not fitted at test

reverse lights not working

Pass 6 Sep 2013 100,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front swivel joints slightly coroded

both front tyures wearing low on edges

engine management warning lamp on

front number plate and bumper damaged

front to rear fuel pipes coroded

underside of vehicle in general is coroded

Fail 15 Aug 2013 100,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front swivel joints slightly coroded

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

engine managemnt warning lamp on

front bumper and number plate damaged

front to rear fuel pipes coroded

underside of vehicle in general is coroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 90,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear.

Mil light on.

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

Nearside rear service and parking brake readings low.

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Offside rear seat not up at time of test,seat belt not tested.

Oil level low.

Fail 29 Aug 2012 90,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear.

Mil light on.

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

Nearside rear service and parking brake readings low.

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Offside rear seat not up at time of test,seat belt not tested.

Oil level low.

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 75,743 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 57,940 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 46,919 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 35,570 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 33,361 miles

Both front tractor joints corroded

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Front bumper damaged

Nearside rear seat base damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2005 29,515 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front bumper and bonnet damaged and front number plate chipped on edge

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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BK51 USS is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BK51 USS, 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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BK51 USS is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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