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KF51 HVC

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,044 mi
Last recorded109,044 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 HVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2025 109,044 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and inner wing corroded various areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and inner wing corroded various areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis beside trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear flange (6.1.2 (a))

bolts missing from front and rear propshafts

Pass 16 Nov 2023 106,938 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 103,593 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel joint slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 100,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing to front panel at headlamp mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing to front panel at headlamp mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

all underside of vehicle covered with underseal

fuel pipes covered in underseal

Pass 26 Oct 2020 98,719 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 96,656 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rubber mount split (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil level on minimum

rear seats stowed at time of test

rear tyres lightly cracking/perished

Fail 23 Aug 2019 96,517 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corroded within clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rubber mount split (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil level on minimum

rear seats stowed at time of test

rear tyres lightly cracking/perished

Pass 11 Sep 2018 92,892 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre , nail in tread and 3 mm tread

both front tyres cracking

Fail 4 Sep 2018 92,802 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from rear limit valve to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre , nail in tread and 3 mm tread

both front tyres cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2017 90,243 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 88,078 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 88,078 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 84,842 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 78,566 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 74,711 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 71,154 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 67,323 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 62,852 miles

Engine OIl Leak

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 62,850 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Engine OIl Leak

Front Brake Discs scored and worn - suggest replacement

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Rear Wiper Blade Split & Worn

Water Pump Very Noising and Leaking coolant

Pass 8 Sep 2009 58,496 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 58,496 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2008 53,219 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 53,219 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 48,252 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 48,252 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 43,460 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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KF51 HVC is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KF51 HVC, 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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KF51 HVC is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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