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DK51 BHV

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 BHV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2024

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))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021
Pass 19 Jul 2019
Pass 5 Jul 2018 87,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2016 86,541 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 80,958 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 80,883 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

heavy oil leak offside front swivel housing

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 70,195 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 70,168 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 68,051 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 68,051 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 65,047 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nsf swivle joint greece seal deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2009 58,676 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 54,823 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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DK51 BHV is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 60,732 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DK51 BHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK51 BHV registered?

DK51 BHV is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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