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CV51 UUF

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

125,483 mi
Last recorded125,483 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 UUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 125,483 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension components have been modified to high lift suspension

Pass 6 Nov 2023 123,909 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 123,857 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 120,050 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 120,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis nr trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 116,805 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 116,801 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 114,296 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 114,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 114,279 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 114,116 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 114,114 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2018 113,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 112,627 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 111,841 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 111,016 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 109,424 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 109,419 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 107,322 miles

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

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

offside chassis midway corroded

offside front tyre starting to crack

Fail 18 Jul 2014 107,237 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

offside chassis midway corroded

offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 5 Jun 2013 104,541 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside door step rear mounting badly corroeded

offside front wheel slightly binding

radiator in poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2012 102,235 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 102,235 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 99,958 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 93,382 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 93,216 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 88,210 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 88,210 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 30 Apr 2008 84,976 miles

pitting to front brake discs

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating slight play

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipe

Pass 1 May 2007 69,029 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 69,023 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

corrosion and deterioration to rear exhaust system

corrosion and slight pitting to front brake discs

front hub seals leaking oil/grease but not onto brakes

Pass 2 May 2006 56,403 miles

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

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

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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CV51 UUF is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 CV51 UUF, 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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CV51 UUF is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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