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FL51 BOV

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,408 mi
Last recorded97,408 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 BOV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 97,408 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underside corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2022 91,206 miles

Headlight pannel holed & corroded

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Sep 2022 91,206 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Headlight pannel holed & corroded

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 87,978 miles

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

Front panel holed and corroded behind head lamps

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2018 87,006 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 87,006 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 82,443 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 82,413 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x3 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x3 (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 72,565 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 72,561 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 64% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 62,965 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 62,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 57,318 miles

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 24 Jul 2013 57,318 miles

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

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 25 Jul 2012 50,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

rear exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 44,565 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all under body has been painted

Pass 25 Aug 2010 38,343 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 38,244 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 37,426 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 36,873 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 35,565 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,321 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 32,525 miles

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

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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FL51 BOV is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FL51 BOV, 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 FL51 BOV registered?

FL51 BOV is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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