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HF51 UDZ

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,849 mi
Last recorded146,849 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 UDZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 146,849 miles

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

Fuel Pipes corroded

Nearside Front hub axle assembly has slight leak

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear seats down at time of test

Fail 28 Sep 2022 146,847 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Fuel Pipes corroded

Nearside Front hub axle assembly has slight leak

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear seats down at time of test

Fail 28 Sep 2022 146,845 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fuel Pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub axle assembly has slight leak

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear seats down at time of test

Pass 22 Sep 2021 137,840 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front hub axle assembly has slight leak

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear seats down at time of test

Fail 22 Sep 2021 137,840 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front hub axle assembly has slight leak

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear seats down at time of test

Pass 19 Oct 2020 129,648 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2020 129,553 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Also fluid leaking from shaft (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

under body corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2019 121,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel bearing/hub - slight play and weeping (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides at chassis mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis - both sides at suspension mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 121,701 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rusted & holed at body mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel bearing/hub - slight play and weeping (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides at chassis mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis - both sides at suspension mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 120,307 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn poor condition (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 118,557 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play swivel ball slight lift (2.2.B.1g)

Steering pivot point has slight play BOTH - swivel balls in poor condition (2.2.B.1g)

fuel pipe corroding

Fail 8 Nov 2017 118,532 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play swivel ball slight lift (2.2.B.1g)

Steering pivot point has slight play BOTH - swivel balls in poor condition (2.2.B.1g)

fuel pipe corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2016 116,994 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Fuel pipes rusting (7.2.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play swivel ball slight lift (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Steering pivot point has slight play BOTH - swivel balls in poor condition (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 114,993 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 110,722 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 110,719 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 109,470 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 38,273 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 105,786 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2010 101,431 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear floor starting to corrode

underside dirty

Pass 17 Nov 2009 93,827 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 93,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 84,639 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front hub weeping grease

Fail 11 Nov 2008 84,639 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front hub weeping grease

Pass 15 Nov 2007 76,352 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 76,530 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 64,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 51,759 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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HF51 UDZ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HF51 UDZ, 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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HF51 UDZ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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