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KG51 JWY

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,345 mi
Last recorded136,345 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 JWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 136,345 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 136,297 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 135,013 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 29 Sep 2016 135,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 130,231 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 130,231 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 120,829 miles

bootfloor corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2014 120,829 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

bootfloor corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 111,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

child seat fitted to osr

Pass 20 Sep 2012 104,285 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 95,803 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 89,089 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 75,359 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

grease leaking slightly from o/s/f axle ball joint

Pass 11 Aug 2008 66,689 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

nearside wiper split

Fail 9 Aug 2008 66,689 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

nearside wiper split

Pass 8 Sep 2007 63,092 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 55,816 miles

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

nearside front and rear tyres worn outside edge

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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KG51 JWY is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KG51 JWY, 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 KG51 JWY registered?

KG51 JWY is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 October 2001.

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