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FY51 ZHK

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

89,587 mi
Last recorded89,587 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 ZHK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 89,587 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint slight weap

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 30 Oct 2024 87,757 miles

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

Under carriage and components covered in underseal

Fail 26 Oct 2024 87,743 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Above exhaust back box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Underbody corroded and Schultz

Pass 15 Feb 2023 87,647 miles

vehicle under sealed

Pass 27 Oct 2022 87,331 miles

Chassis and under components have been undersealed

Pass 2 Nov 2021 84,256 miles

under vehicle has been wax oiled

Pass 22 Oct 2020 81,664 miles

corrosion various places under vehicle

Pass 10 Apr 2019 76,094 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All ()

Underside and components corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 71,924 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine light on

fuel pipes correded

Fail 16 Apr 2018 71,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine light on

fuel pipes correded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 66,568 miles

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

Nearside swivel joint slight leak grease

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

fuel pipe rustie

Pass 18 Apr 2016 59,628 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 58,928 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear section exhaust slighty detrated

Pass 13 Apr 2015 51,780 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 49,578 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 49,535 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 49,528 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 47,478 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 43,898 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 38,815 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 33,089 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 28,775 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 28,399 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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FY51 ZHK is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FY51 ZHK, 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 ZHK is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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