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HX51 VPP

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,927 mi
Last recorded62,927 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 62,927 miles

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

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

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

general rust to exhaust all system

rear windscreen and all rear windows missing at time of test

Fail 29 Sep 2017 62,927 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

general rust to exhaust all system

rear windscreen and all rear windows missing at time of test

Pass 24 Jun 2016 50,786 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides outer lenses misted up (1.7.5a)

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

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

general surface rust to exhaust system in places

Fail 10 Jun 2015 49,713 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 49,713 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 47,190 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

nearside front tyre tread worn to legal limit of 1.6mm and tyre starting to perish

Fail 24 Mar 2014 47,187 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

nearside front tyre tread worn to legal limit of 1.6mm and tyre starting to perish

Pass 21 Dec 2012 43,381 miles

Oil leak

front metal brake pipes corroded both sides

off side rear tyre starting to perish outer wall

Pass 13 Dec 2011 40,353 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 40,347 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 38,287 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall

Pass 16 Dec 2009 36,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 33,322 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 33,322 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,057 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 26,501 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2007 26,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,991 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 VPP is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VPP, 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 VPP registered?

HX51 VPP is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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