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DX51 AVG

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

74,892 mi
Last recorded74,892 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 AVG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 74,892 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic sill trims and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2023 73,699 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 73,698 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 72,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 72,389 miles

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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 70,947 miles

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

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

Underside of vehicle is rusty

Fail 25 Jan 2021 70,944 miles

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle is rusty

Pass 24 Dec 2019 69,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and n/s rear on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

plastic outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

surface rust on the boot floor

Fail 19 Dec 2019 69,574 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and n/s rear on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

surface rust on the boot floor

Pass 21 Jul 2018 69,025 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 69,023 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 62,573 miles

both front diff seals slightly leaking

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 62,573 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front diff seals slightly leaking

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 55,679 miles

Front differential has an oil leak

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 55,679 miles

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

Both rear tyres perishing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front differential has an oil leak

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 51,385 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Both rear tyres perishing

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 46,076 miles

rear exhaust

slight bind on front n\s and o\s brakes

Pass 4 Sep 2012 40,852 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 39,588 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 37,912 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 35,425 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 35,425 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 33,234 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 30,420 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 29,429 miles

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

both rear tyres are starting to perish & crack

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 AVG is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DX51 AVG, 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 AVG registered?

DX51 AVG is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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