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DX51 TZE

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

118,775 mi
Last recorded118,775 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2019 118,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 112,695 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 107,562 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 107,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 102,846 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 97,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 97,750 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 93,612 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 88,387 miles

BOTH FRONT SWIVEL HOUSING LEAKING

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 88,387 miles

BOTH FRONT SWIVEL HOUSING LEAKING

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 83,238 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 79,081 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 78,692 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 73,912 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 73,912 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 66,213 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 66,213 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 55,057 miles

1. approox 5% of discs pitted pads getting low †2.surface corrosion to under side seams ; inner sills and body mtgs †3. rear exhaust outer case corroded exhaust steel mtgs corroded heat sheild broke and corroded

4. swival hubs lightly pitted †5. screw in n/s/f tyre †6.o/s/r tyre low and cracke advise new tyre

slight play in o/s/f swival hub advise new bearings

Fail 13 Sep 2007 55,057 miles

1. approox 5% of discs pitted pads getting low †2.surface corrosion to under side seams ; inner sills and body mtgs †3. rear exhaust outer case corroded exhaust steel mtgs corroded heat sheild broke and corroded

4. swival hubs lightly pitted †5. screw in n/s/f tyre †6.o/s/r tyre low and cracke advise new tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in o/s/f swival hub advise new bearings

Pass 12 Sep 2006 46,747 miles

poss manefold blow when coald very slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 12 Sep 2005 39,096 miles

front brakes showing inbalance at 18%, recommend strip

movement to o/s/r bumper

n/s/f brake disc showing warp, recommend replacement

rear brakes showing inbalance,41% when cold but 18% when hot, recommend strip

rear plate slightly obscured by tow ball

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 TZE is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 TZE, 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 TZE is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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