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HX51 FZU

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

84,112 mi
Last recorded84,112 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 FZU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc
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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 84,112 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust corroded

Front panel corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroding

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

surface corrosion to underside, steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 18 Dec 2024 81,176 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust corroded

Front panel corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroding

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

surface corrosion to underside, steering, suspension and brake components

Fail 10 Dec 2024 81,176 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust corroded

Front panel corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroding

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

surface corrosion to underside, steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 15 Dec 2023 80,204 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust corroded

Front panel corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroding

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

surface corrosion to underside, steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 15 Dec 2022 73,216 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front axle pipes corroded

Front exhaust corroded

Front panel corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

surface corrosion to underside, steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 21 Dec 2021 66,626 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front axle pipes corroded

Front exhaust corroded

Front panel corroding

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

surface corrosion to underside, steering, suspension and brake components

Fail 21 Dec 2021 66,626 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front axle pipes corroded

Front exhaust corroded

Front panel corroding

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

surface corrosion to underside, steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 25 Nov 2020 57,678 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front axle pipes corroded

Front panel corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion to underside, steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 23 Dec 2019 55,688 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front panel corroding

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

exhaust system corroding

pipes across front axle corroded

surface corrosion to undeside, steering, suspension and brake components

Fail 4 Dec 2019 55,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn centre trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front panel corroding

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroding

pipes across front axle corroded

surface corrosion to underside, steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 21 Nov 2018 50,611 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front panel showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres perishing

exhaust system corroding

pipes across front axle corroding

surface corrosion to underside, steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 27 Nov 2017 47,523 miles

Front coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre perishing 205/70R15H

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perishing 205/70R15H

surface corrosion to underside, suspension and brake components

Pass 5 Oct 2016 45,751 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 45,751 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 43,228 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres perishing on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 17 Oct 2014 40,617 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 38,672 miles

Exhaust back box starting to rust

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 36,764 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 35,069 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 35,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 33,237 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 31,080 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 28,640 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 25,699 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 22,167 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 18,906 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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HX51 FZU is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HX51 FZU, 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 HX51 FZU registered?

HX51 FZU is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is HX51 FZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX51 FZU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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