MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,378 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
car has free play in all steering joints
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
car has free play in all steering joints
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ALL x4 coil springs corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine management light on
exhaust corroded/peeling
fuel pipes corroded front to rear
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
ALL x4 coil springs corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine mangaement light on
exhaust corroded/peeling
fuel pipes corroded front to rear
n/s and o/s plastic side skirt covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the outer sill areas
exhaust corroding
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
exhaust corroding
exhaust back box corroding
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FP51 VGN is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 VGN, 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 VGN registered?
FP51 VGN is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 November 2001.
Is FP51 VGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for FP51 VGN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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