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FA51 XPV

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,901 mi
Last recorded65,901 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 XPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2018 65,901 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion underneath both front headlights (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear suspension bushes deteriorating

boot floor corroded

both rear shocker bushes deteriorating and corroded

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all (2.4.A.2)

prop shaft oil seal leaking

suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 13 Feb 2017 63,913 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 62,373 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 60,685 miles

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2015 60,675 miles

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

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2014 58,836 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 56,823 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 53,749 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 50,426 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 47,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Nov 2009 47,141 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 43,079 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 39,393 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 33,067 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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FA51 XPV is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XPV, 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 FA51 XPV registered?

FA51 XPV is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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