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FY51 WYC

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,410 mi
Last recorded91,410 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 WYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 91,410 miles

General signs of under body corrosion

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

Sill covers fitted

Slight soiling under vehicle

Welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Nov 2020 91,408 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor / under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor / under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General signs of under body corrosion

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

Sill covers fitted

Slight soiling under vehicle

Pass 10 May 2019 88,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front axel swivel oil leak

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 May 2019 88,787 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front axel swivel oil leak

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 82,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flange (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2017 70,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at backbox seam (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes heavily undersealed

under body and sills heavily undersealed

Fail 2 May 2017 70,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at backbox seam (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes heavily undersealed

under body and sills heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Jan 2016 68,001 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 66,161 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 62,496 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 54,444 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 54,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

N/s/f wheel binding slightly

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 42,112 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 41,096 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 39,422 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 39,421 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 37,828 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 37,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 34,011 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 34,009 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 28,260 miles

spare tyre defective

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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FY51 WYC is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY51 WYC, 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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FY51 WYC is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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