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FE51 XLF

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,574 mi
Last recorded134,574 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 134,574 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 131,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 131,907 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing/valance (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing /valance (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded/holed outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 129,527 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 37,422 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired centre body mounting has excess corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired body mounting panel has excess corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired floor by body mounting has excess corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired body mounting panel has excess corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose inner wing sowing signs of corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear floor showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2022 124,856 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 119,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 119,679 miles

Emissions not tested rear back box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 116,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advise corrosion under vehicle

advise fuel pipes front to back corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2020 116,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advise corrosion under vehicle

advise fuel pipes front to back corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2019 109,896 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 105,809 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 105,809 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 100,996 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 100,990 miles

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 9 Sep 2016 96,673 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 96,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Sep 2015 92,975 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 88,741 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 84,351 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight corrosion front to rear fuel pipe

Pass 24 Sep 2013 84,351 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion front to rear fuel pipe

Pass 10 Sep 2012 75,994 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 67,709 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 59,732 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 59,732 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 53,356 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 44,693 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear box knocking on tow bar

Pass 11 Sep 2007 37,014 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,035 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 20,197 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 XLF is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XLF, 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 XLF is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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