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DX51 MWO

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,140 mi
Last recorded101,140 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 MWO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 101,140 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing worn

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

all tyres worn close to limit

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2020 101,128 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front wheel bearing worn

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

all tyres worn close to limit

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 100,098 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 93,706 miles

Both rear body mounts heavily corroded, Body still secure

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

Differential pipes corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Slight play in steering

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 93,706 miles

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Leaking at wheel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Both rear body mounts heavily corroded, Body still secure

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

Differential pipes corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Differential pipes excessively corroded and split

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

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

Slight play in steering

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 86,575 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

body corroded through by offside rear body to chassis mount

Fail 4 Dec 2017 86,575 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

body corroded through by offside rear body to chassis mount

Pass 22 Nov 2016

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2016

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2015 78,027 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 71,074 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 63,584 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 62,265 miles

brakes tested by tapley test

front brake pads look worn

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2011 56,963 miles

management light stays on

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 56,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

management light stays on

Pass 5 Jun 2010 47,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009

cut in tread but cords not exposed

Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,410 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 37,410 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 33,280 miles

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

exhaust centre section hanger partially corroded and breaking off

fuel lines under vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,481 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 MWO is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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