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FX51 AOU

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,379 mi
Last recorded64,379 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 AOU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2017 64,379 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 61,503 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 61,503 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 58,922 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 56,885 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 56,885 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 54,002 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 54,002 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,499 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 47,001 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 47,001 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 42,325 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 37,810 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 33,367 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside front axle tractor joint seal leaking grease

Pass 3 Aug 2007 28,092 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2007 28,092 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2006 24,085 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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FX51 AOU is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FX51 AOU, 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 FX51 AOU registered?

FX51 AOU is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FX51 AOU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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