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FV51 GUU

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,588 mi
Last recorded80,588 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 GUU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 80,588 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear seat and belt not present at time of test

Nearside headlamp beam image slightly poor

both front brakes binding slightly when rotated by hand

brakes only just met required efficiency at 51%

several repairs have been carried out under vehicle, unable to fully examine

spare wheel not present at time of test

windscreen has light wiper scratches

clutch extremely heavy

Fail 15 Jun 2016 80,574 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front outer hub bolts missing

Nearside Rear seat and belt not present at time of test

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front outer hub bolts missing

several repairs have been carried out under vehicle, unable to fully examine

spare wheel not present at time of test

windscreen has light wiper scratches

clutch extremely heavy

Pass 24 Nov 2014 72,798 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 72,798 miles

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

EML LIGHT ON

Pass 18 Dec 2013 68,471 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 68,471 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 64,298 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 64,298 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

40 percent of the high mounted stop lamp bulbs are blown

Pass 22 Dec 2011 61,090 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 54,256 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2010 67,655 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 40,507 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 40,498 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 32,572 miles

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

n/s/f hub seal slightly leaking

Pass 23 Oct 2006 27,877 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 25,889 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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FV51 GUU is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FV51 GUU, 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 FV51 GUU registered?

FV51 GUU is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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