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HX51 VRK

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

87,893 mi
Last recorded87,893 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 VRK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 87,893 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged Front tyres slightly deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to check rear seats and seat belts

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 77,480 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 70,804 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 68,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 66,763 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamps misted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 63,792 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Headlamps misted

Pass 4 Jun 2019 61,902 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 57,966 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 56,515 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 56,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,267 miles

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

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

engine management light on

fuel pipes corroding

Fail 8 Sep 2015 56,267 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2014 55,908 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 55,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 54,952 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Sep 2011 54,408 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 53,831 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 53,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 53,279 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 52,384 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 52,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 51,229 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 51,049 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 VRK is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX51 VRK registered?

HX51 VRK is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is HX51 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX51 VRK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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