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EO51 JDK

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

125,487 mi
Last recorded125,487 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 JDK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 125,487 miles

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

both n/s and o/s front inner arch liners/body (showing signs of extensive corrosion)

front brake discs rusty lip.

o/s/f hub seal slight leak.

rear seats folded down at time of test unable to fully inspect rear seat belts.

various sections of metal brake and fuel line showing signs of corrosion, others covered in under seal so unable to fully inspect.

Pass 11 Nov 2021 121,589 miles

Front and rear corrosion wheel arches inner

Fail 10 Nov 2021 121,586 miles

Central Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear corrosion wheel arches inner

Pass 13 Nov 2020 118,097 miles

Front corrosion wheel arches be hind head lights

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 118,096 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested leaking fuel with engine runing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Central Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front corrosion wheel arches be hind head lights

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2019 115,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outter edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear both rear seats folded down at time of test

Rear rear diff rough on rotation

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Sep 2018 110,260 miles

NO REAR SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST.

both front hub seals starting to leak.

both rear coil springs signs of corrosion.

both rear trailing arm bonded suspension bushes starting to split/de-bond.

n/s washer jet blocked.

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres signs of cracking/perished.

various brake pipes,meatal fuel pipes and metal sections of front flexi pipes signs of corrosion.

vehicle under side showing signs of surface rustccorrosion.

Pass 18 Sep 2017 105,895 miles

NO REAR SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST.

both front hub seals starting to leak.

both rear coil springs signs of rust/corrosion.

n/s/f washer jet blocked.

o/s/r tyre and valve starting to crack/perish.

slight exhaust blow centre/rear flange area.

various brake pipes and fuel lines signs of rust/corrosion.

Fail 30 Aug 2017 105,894 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits suspect due to exhaust blow rear box area. (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded LEAKING FLUID. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

n/s washer jet blocked.

o/s/r tyre starting to crack/perish.

NO rear seats fitted at time of test.

both front hub seals starting to leak.

metal fuel lines very rusty.

rear coil springs signs of rust/corrosion.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 102,120 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 102,120 miles

Offside Front Upper Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front Near side & Off side sill have corrosion holes in at seam welding required

Nearside Front headlight socket corroded

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 96,053 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 96,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 92,253 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 92,253 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 90,494 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 87,940 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 87,940 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 85,462 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 85,462 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 82,813 miles

Catalytic convertor heatshield loose.

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 79,135 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 79,135 miles

Offside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 73,841 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 73,841 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 62,049 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 50,076 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 JDK is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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