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DX51 VSA

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,892 mi
Last recorded150,892 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 VSA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 150,892 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel joint housing weeping slightly.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Swivel joint housing weeping slightly.

Pass 3 Feb 2022 148,502 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 148,471 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 Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear seats missing

Pass 19 Aug 2020 146,084 miles

1 x exhaust flange bolt missing

Both front inner bays corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 8 Aug 2019 141,422 miles

Exhaust manifold to down pipe bolt missing but not leaking

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm middle bush to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm centre bush to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 138,001 miles

Nearside Front axle swivel leeking slightly

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

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

unable to check brake pipes due to underseal

unable to check underside fully due to underseal

Fail 31 Jul 2018 137,970 miles

Horn not working harsh and grating (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 1 rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front axle swivel leeking slightly

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

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

unable to check brake pipes due to underseal

unable to check underside fully due to underseal

Pass 25 Jun 2016 132,448 miles

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 132,443 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s (5.2.6)

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

rear chassis, floor to sill and rear floor corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2015 123,868 miles

n/s front tyre wearing thin

rear chassis corroded

rear floor corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2015 123,868 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s front tyre wearing thin

rear chassis corroded

rear floor corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2014 117,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 117,511 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 101,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 87,009 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 79,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 65,596 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 51,985 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 46,197 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 46,195 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 39,313 miles

both rear tyres & nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Nov 2006 32,086 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 29,874 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 VSA is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VSA, 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 VSA is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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