MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,480 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipe corroded at offside of fuel tank
nearside inner sill corroded
offside inner sill corroded
rear wiper blade split
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
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
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
slight seepage from offside front hub seal
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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