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DK51 BKE

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

99,480 mi
Last recorded99,480 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 BKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2018 99,480 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 93,688 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 93,688 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 90,085 miles

offside rear shock absorber slight leakage

rear brake pipes over axle corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2016 90,085 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

offside rear shock absorber slight leakage

rear brake pipes over axle corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2016 90,046 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded axle brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 90,035 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 6 Jun 2014 83,659 miles

both rear tyres perrished and cracked

brake pipe ferrels and unions corroded

chassis,steering and suspension components corroded

front brake discs corroded

front brake paps appear worn

marks to bodywork and alloys

oil leaks

suspension bushes perrished

various brake pipes boarderline corroded

various brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 6 Jun 2014 83,659 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

both rear tyres perrished and cracked

brake pipe ferrels and unions corroded

chassis,steering and suspension components corroded

front brake discs corroded

front brake paps appear worn

marks to bodywork and alloys

oil leaks

suspension bushes perrished

various brake pipes boarderline corroded

various brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 24 May 2013 79,664 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wiper blades split

Pass 26 May 2012 75,023 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 May 2012 75,023 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 74,596 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 69,261 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Aug 2009 63,087 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 56,376 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 50,513 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 43,827 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 43,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 BKE is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DK51 BKE, 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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DK51 BKE is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 September 2001.

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