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HX51 GCY

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,715 mi
Last recorded79,715 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 GCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 79,715 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 79,669 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 66,859 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

engine light on

rear silencer quite deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2014 66,859 miles

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

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

engine light on

rear silencer quite deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2013 57,839 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2013 57,839 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,605 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 47,414 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Oil leak

engine light on

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,043 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 23,083 miles

exhaust slightly corroded and rattely

Fail 16 Feb 2010 23,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust slightly corroded and rattely

Pass 9 Mar 2009 18,394 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 17,727 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 17,720 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 156,431 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 12,996 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 GCY is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HX51 GCY, 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 GCY registered?

HX51 GCY is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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