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DE51 WGU

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

111,178 mi
Last recorded111,178 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 WGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2024 111,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all underside undersealed

Pass 25 Sep 2023 108,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER CARRAGE UNDERSEALED

Fail 22 Sep 2023 108,421 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER CARRAGE UNDERSEALED

Pass 26 Sep 2022 104,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 102,205 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 99,271 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracking on inner side wall

Offside Rear small area of corrosion in wheel arch

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight free play

Rear exhaust has small leak of gasses on middle joint

couldn't fully inspect underside due to underseal all over

osf/nsf behind head lamps have small area of corrosion

osf/nsf swirl joints have slight free play

Pass 19 Sep 2019 96,788 miles

Front behind both front headlamp have area of corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

couldn't fully inspect underside components due to under seal

Pass 18 Sep 2018 94,368 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 91,365 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 91,365 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 87,144 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 87,144 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 83,242 miles

Both sills slightly weakened by corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2014 79,963 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 74,559 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 30,379 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 30,368 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 62,818 miles

main b / pipe correded slighty slight play in o/s f hub

Pass 20 Sep 2010 59,404 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 55,636 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 50,608 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 45,620 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 41,670 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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DE51 WGU is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DE51 WGU, 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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DE51 WGU is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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