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FKZ 4520

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,407 mi
Last recorded123,407 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKZ 4520
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 123,407 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYERS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 123,293 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 122,587 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 122,585 miles

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

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

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 119,600 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 119,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged pipe on front axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes on front axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 117,031 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Inspected repairs after schultz had been applied.

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis to body mount. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded. (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 117,031 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis to body mount. (6.1.B.2)

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

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis to body mount. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded. (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 115,546 miles

Rear axle output seal leaking (prop end)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 115,487 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front mount of rear drag link arm (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill in two places (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front swivel housing seal leaking

Rear axle output seal leaking (prop end)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 110,793 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 110,790 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

engine management light on

n/s front fog lamp not working

Pass 12 Nov 2013 104,883 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 104,883 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyre have some cracking to side walls

Pass 20 Oct 2012 83,992 miles

boot floor corroded (not within 30cm of prescribed areas

Fail 19 Oct 2012 83,992 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 91,022 miles

rear heat shield loose. corrosion on rear brake pipes. corrosion around rear body mounting points.

Pass 6 Nov 2010 82,307 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 74,503 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 74,233 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 69,970 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 69,970 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front wiper blades torn

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 64,926 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 64,926 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 47,570 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 38,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FKZ 4520 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 61.5%.

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 FKZ 4520, 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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FKZ 4520 is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 February 2001.

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