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FE51 VCL

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,480 mi
Last recorded100,480 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 VCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 100,480 miles

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

both front ball ends pitted

rear floor welded and sealed ok at time of test

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 5 Dec 2012 100,310 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both axle steering spheres corroded

brake pipes greased, unable to fully inspect

vehicle underbody excesively corroded and deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2011 93,066 miles

Front discs corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 86,609 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 86,609 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 80,864 miles

fuel pipe corroded at offside of fuel tank

nearside inner sill corroded

offside inner sill corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Nov 2009 80,862 miles

Offside Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fuel pipe corroded at offside of fuel tank

nearside inner sill corroded

offside inner sill corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Nov 2008 75,466 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipe corroded

nearside front swivel ball corroded

offside front swivel ball corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2008 75,463 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipe corroded

nearside front swivel ball corroded

nearside rear brake drum rubbing

offside front swivel ball corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2007 68,673 miles

slight seepage from offside front hub seal

Pass 19 Oct 2006 59,049 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 VCL is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 FE51 VCL, 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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FE51 VCL is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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