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EO51 OWY

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,507 mi
Last recorded151,507 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 OWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2016 151,507 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre underbody corrosion

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear diff has fluid leak at the end of back plate o/s/rear

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2015 138,592 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 126,719 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 113,969 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 114,922 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

advise rear exhaust corroded

boot floor rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2013 114,922 miles

All position lamps 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 (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

advise rear exhaust corroded

advise wipers worn

Pass 25 Oct 2012 103,603 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

advise floor corroded

advise sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2012 103,594 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

advise floor corroded

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2011 97,357 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 87,439 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic covers on both sills

Pass 27 Oct 2010 87,439 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic covers on both sills

Pass 2 Nov 2009 76,603 miles

back box exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

spare tyre flat

Pass 28 Oct 2008 64,169 miles

both rear tyres are close to limit

exhaust system corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Sep 2007 50,733 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 50,733 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 48,759 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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 OWY is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OWY, 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 OWY registered?

EO51 OWY is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is EO51 OWY safe to buy?

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