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FE51 VAV

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,614 mi
Last recorded49,614 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 VAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 49,614 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 47,741 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills

Fail 7 Jan 2025 47,734 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underbody by rear body mount yellow chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill yellow chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underbody by rear body mount yellow chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill yellow chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 12 Dec 2023 46,794 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 46,794 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 44,747 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 44,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 41,806 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 39,536 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 39,536 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 37,110 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 37,110 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 34,562 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both

Pass 4 Dec 2017 31,599 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 31,598 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 29,690 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 23,820 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 23,203 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 22,294 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 21,464 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 20,329 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 18,360 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 16,947 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 15,498 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 14,172 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 11,960 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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FE51 VAV is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FE51 VAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE51 VAV registered?

FE51 VAV is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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