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FX51 FYV

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,485 mi
Last recorded88,485 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 FYV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 88,485 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 87,128 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 84,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear load sensing valve corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2022 82,078 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 78,210 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 78,190 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 75,672 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2018 72,498 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 72,467 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 69,517 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 65,337 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres have cracks around tread

Pass 18 May 2015 62,790 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 62,788 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 61,281 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 55,650 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 51,807 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 51,807 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 47,127 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 40,156 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 32,594 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,999 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 22,593 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 22,593 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 18,146 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 14,960 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 FYV is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FX51 FYV, 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 FYV registered?

FX51 FYV is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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