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EO51 FZT

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

51,060 mi
Last recorded51,060 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 FZT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 51,060 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 51,060 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 51,058 miles

brake pipes corroded

fuel lines corroded

near side front tyre 3mm

Pass 6 Sep 2016 50,412 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 24 Aug 2016 50,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 47,690 miles

the eml light is displayed

both the rear tyres are perrished

205 70 r 15 95 s

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

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

Oil leak

the fuel lines and brake pipes are corroded in many places front and rear of the vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2014 45,640 miles

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

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

eml is on

Fail 29 Aug 2014 45,640 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml is on

Pass 30 Aug 2013 45,154 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 45,154 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 40,236 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2012 40,236 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2011 33,242 miles

rear section of exhaust sheading outer skin

Pass 5 Aug 2010 32,176 miles

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

both front tyres badly perished

damaged to windscreen outside swepted area

Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,047 miles

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

both front tyres slightly perrished

Pass 6 Aug 2008 28,932 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 25,799 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges.

Rear brakes out of balance.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,562 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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EO51 FZT is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EO51 FZT, 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 EO51 FZT registered?

EO51 FZT is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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