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HS51 XXA

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,266 mi
Last recorded166,266 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 XXA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 166,266 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective MOUNTING MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light CRACKED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CENTRAL TRAILING ARM BUSH DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2026 166,266 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective MOUNTING MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light CRACKED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CENTRAL TRAILING ARM BUSH DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 164,278 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 164,278 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 161,896 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 152,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low and o/s noisy to rotate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front hub seals heavily leaking

Fail 1 Jul 2019 152,823 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low and o/s noisy to rotate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front hub seals heavily leaking

Pass 5 Feb 2018 139,640 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Feb 2018 139,640 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Feb 2017 129,877 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 129,811 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 126,255 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 121,868 miles

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)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 121,868 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 30 Sep 2013 116,966 miles

exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 24 Oct 2012 111,850 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 111,850 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 103,838 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 95,886 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front discs scored

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear number plate lights dull

Pass 2 Feb 2010 79,552 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 73,499 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 62,398 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 62,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 55,752 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 46,488 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 46,488 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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HS51 XXA is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HS51 XXA, 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 HS51 XXA registered?

HS51 XXA is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is HS51 XXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS51 XXA shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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