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DX51 ABF

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,323 mi
Last recorded153,323 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 ABF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 153,323 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 148,162 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2017 148,162 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Middle exhaust (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement upper bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 144,785 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 144,785 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak leaking fluid (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 142,099 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 142,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 127,777 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

offside front swival joint has slight weep

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear floors slightly corroded

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 27 Aug 2013 112,194 miles

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

both front, centre and rear floors and undersills slightly corroded

both rear inner flitches slightlky corroded

offside front swivel joint leaking

rear differential damp

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Aug 2012 98,263 miles

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

front brake pads on limit

Pass 18 Aug 2011 87,350 miles

chip in windscreen in swept area

nearside wiper slightly smearing screen

offside rear tyre on legal limit

oil around gearbox

Pass 19 Aug 2010 74,281 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear bumper slightly damged

offside rear tyre on legal limit

rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2009 62,685 miles

back box outercasing slightly corroded

chip in windscreen

front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

rear suspension bushes slightly perished

Pass 11 Aug 2008 51,225 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade slightly deteriated

Pass 29 Aug 2007 38,984 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 27,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 27,513 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 15,609 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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DX51 ABF is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DX51 ABF, 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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What year was DX51 ABF registered?

DX51 ABF is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is DX51 ABF safe to buy?

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