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FE51 VBT

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,062 mi
Last recorded58,062 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 VBT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 May 2016 58,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 56,331 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 56,303 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 54,133 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 51,770 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 49,825 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 48,176 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 45,891 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 45,891 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 43,782 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 41,593 miles

brake pipes across rear axle slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

slight play in o/s/f swivel hub bearings

Pass 16 May 2007 39,095 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 31,909 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 VBT is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 VBT, 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 FE51 VBT registered?

FE51 VBT is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is FE51 VBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 VBT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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