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FA51 XMO

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

100,272 mi
Last recorded100,272 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 XMO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 100,272 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 100,262 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 100,196 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 99,581 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 99,236 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 98,573 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play PLAY IN OS AXLE BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 98,573 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 96,035 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 96,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Inner flitches holed by corrosion

Rear body holed by corrosion x2

general condition underneath corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2018 93,586 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 90,822 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

general condition underneath corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 87,646 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear propshaft front u/j boot badly deteriorated.

Fail 29 Mar 2016 87,646 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear propshaft front u/j boot badly deteriorated.

Pass 3 Apr 2015 83,873 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2015 83,873 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 80,116 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front axle tractor joints corroded

heavy corrosion on panels behind front headlamps

heavy surface corrosion on inner sills and rear floor

Pass 2 Apr 2013 78,185 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 76,640 miles

Brake pipes have been greased, limiting the depth of inspection that can be carried out to assess their condition.

Rear exhaust section deteriorated.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 69,526 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 69,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 61,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear seatbelt not fully inspected.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 54,703 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2007 42,691 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 34,457 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 34,457 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear tyre slight marks on sidewall

offside rear tyre slight marks on sidewall

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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FA51 XMO is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FA51 XMO, 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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FA51 XMO is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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