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FX51 HMV

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,511 mi
Last recorded154,511 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 154,511 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 151,702 miles

slight corrossion on all brake pipes

slight movement in o/s front swivel joint

slight movement in o/s n/s front roll bar links

Fail 11 May 2014 148,403 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2014 148,403 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 142,343 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 127,203 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

centre exhaust bracket fractured but system still secure

front discs slightly corroded

slight leak on nearside front swivel hub

Pass 25 Oct 2010 113,894 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 103,121 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2009 71,505 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 93,809 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 93,809 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 84,940 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 84,940 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 77,552 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 63,856 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 HMV is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 60,732 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HMV, 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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FX51 HMV is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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