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DX51 MTZ

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

89,125 mi
Last recorded89,125 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 MTZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2019 89,125 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps clouded over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Unable to check rear seats and seat belts

Pass 22 Jun 2018 83,458 miles

Both headlamp lens deteriorared

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both front to rear feed and return pipes ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Rear prop front gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to check rear seats and seat belts as all folded down with a pet cage fitted

Fail 29 May 2018 82,880 miles

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

Both headlamp lens deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both front to rear feed and return pipes ()

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to check rear seats and seat belts and they are folded down with a dog cage fitted

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 78,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box (7.1.2)

Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 26 May 2017 78,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box (7.1.2)

Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 3 Jun 2016

Headlamp lens deteriorated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes and fuel lines corroded

Rear seat belts not checked

Fail 27 May 2016

engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail Transfer box mouning bracket (6.1.D.1b)

Headlamp lens deteriorated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes and fuel lines corroded

Rear seat belts not checked

Pass 15 Jun 2015 71,038 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 67,862 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 67,862 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 67,752 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Wiper blades starting to split at ends.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 63,834 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 59,443 miles

Airbag warning light is indicating a fault.

Fail 1 May 2012 59,414 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Airbag warning light is indicating a fault.

Pass 3 May 2011 54,113 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 54,113 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2010 48,317 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 48,317 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 42,942 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 38,084 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007
Fail 5 Apr 2007

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 43,571 miles

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

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

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 MTZ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MTZ, 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 MTZ registered?

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

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