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KF51 UPZ

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

104,652 mi
Last recorded104,652 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 UPZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2026 104,652 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 96,593 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 96,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 87,189 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 85,163 miles

Front prop shaft has slight play in UJ joints

Front to rear brake pipes and centre rear slight corrosion

Front tractor joint have slight play in

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

Nearside Front Tractor joint leaking

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside front and offside rear tyres perishing slightly

Suspect power steering fluid leak from pump

Pass 19 Aug 2021 83,398 miles

Central body corroded by mounts to chassis but not seriously weakened both sides

Front tractor joint has slight play

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 83,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan/inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central body corroded by mounts to chassis but not seriously weakened both sides

Front tractor joint has slight play

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 80,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Tractor joint has slight play in

Offside Front Tractor joint has slight play in

Offside Front Tyre persihing

Pass 2 Aug 2019 77,428 miles

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

Nearside Front tractor joint leaking slightly

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 74,029 miles

Exhaust tailbox deteriorating

Nearside Front Tractor joint leaking slightly and has slight play in

Pass 26 Jul 2017 70,026 miles

Exhaust tail box deteriorating

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front axle swivel joint leaking grease

Fail 18 Jul 2017 70,026 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust tail box deteriorating

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front axle swivel joint leaking grease

Pass 8 Aug 2016 66,092 miles

Exhaust tailbox deteriorating

Nearside front tractor joint leaking grease

Offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes x4 deteriorating

Fail 30 Jul 2015 62,146 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear silencer corroded

rear suspension bushes slight softness

Pass 30 Jul 2015 62,146 miles

rear silencer corroded

rear suspension bushes slight softness

Fail 21 Jul 2014 57,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 57,874 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 53,331 miles

all tyre poor condition cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2012 48,340 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 45,043 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 41,165 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 36,904 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 32,077 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 27,196 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 24,966 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 UPZ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KF51 UPZ, 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 KF51 UPZ registered?

KF51 UPZ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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