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FP51 UWZ

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,171 mi
Last recorded40,171 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 UWZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 40,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

brake limit valve spring corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2024 38,529 miles

Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 36,662 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 36,662 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 35,196 miles

Offside Front kingpin has slight play

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 33,400 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 33,400 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 30,645 miles

Slight oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2020 30,644 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Slight oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2016 30,322 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

main fuel pipes corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2016 30,322 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front brakes binding slightly

main fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 29,108 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front swivel joints rusty

brake hose ferrules rusty

corrosion on underside and on suspension components

fuel lines corroded

slight cracks and scuffs on sidewalls of tyres

Fail 28 Sep 2015 29,105 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box hanger (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front swivel joints rusty

brake hose ferrules rusty

corrosion on underside and on suspension components

fuel lines corroded

slight cracks and scuffs on sidewalls of tyres

Pass 1 Oct 2014 26,686 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

fuel pipes over rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2013 24,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

front steering balls rusty

rattle from exhaust

rust on front brake flex ferrals

slight rubber cut n/s/front tyre

surface rust on front suspention

surface rust on fuel pipes

Pass 23 Sep 2013 24,299 miles

engine management light on

front steering balls rusty

rattle from exhaust

rust on front brake flex ferrals

slight rubber cut n/s/front tyre

surface rust on front suspention

surface rust on fuel pipes

Pass 27 Sep 2012 22,129 miles

brake flex ferrules rusty

engine management light on

vac pipes to hubs corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2011 19,276 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 18,660 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 17,539 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 16,262 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 14,887 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 12,876 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 10,765 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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FP51 UWZ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP51 UWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP51 UWZ registered?

FP51 UWZ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is FP51 UWZ safe to buy?

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