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HX51 VRR

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,730 mi
Last recorded114,730 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 VRR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 114,730 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 114,639 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 113,668 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 112,356 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 112,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 108,879 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 108,866 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength round chassis mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to limiter valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 103,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by compensater (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2017 94,853 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front hub seals has slight leak

Pass 2 Dec 2016 86,871 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 80,211 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 72,273 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside inner sills starting to corroed

Pass 29 Nov 2013 67,842 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both inner sills starting to corrod

fuel pipes corroded

offside front hub seal has slight leak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 62,704 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipe started to corrode

rear silencer deterating

Pass 1 Dec 2011 55,827 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/f seat belt slow rewind

Pass 4 Nov 2010 49,572 miles

Nearside front brake pads warn low.

Nearside front discs starting too corrode.

Rear silencer starting too corrode.

Fail 26 Nov 2009 43,893 miles

Both front brake discs starting to corrode

Engine check light on

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

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

Nearside rear light lens cracked

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

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

Offside rear tyre outer side wall starting to perish

Rear wiper blade perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 43,893 miles

Both front brake discs starting to corrode

Engine check light on

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

Nearside rear light lens cracked

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

Offside rear tyre outer side wall starting to perish

Rear wiper blade perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 41,647 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

nearside rear light cluster cracked

offside wiper split

Pass 22 Oct 2007 38,262 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside rear tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 25 Oct 2006 32,751 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear light lens cracked(no white light)

slight play felt in rear offside wheel bearing

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 VRR is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VRR, 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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HX51 VRR is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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