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KG51 XTV

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,364 mi
Last recorded36,364 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 XTV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 36,364 miles

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

General underside corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2024 36,031 miles

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

General underside corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2023 35,283 miles

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

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

General underside corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2022 34,235 miles

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

General underside corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2021 33,200 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 32,429 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and pipe part (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front headlamp lens deteriorated slightly

Fail 16 Nov 2020 32,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and pipe part (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and pipe part (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front headlamp lens deteriorated slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2019 31,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 30,096 miles

Offside Rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2017 29,757 miles

Nearside Rear radius arm bushes becoming perished

Offside Rear radius arm bushes becoming parted

exhaust system becoming corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2016 29,184 miles

both front brake pipes becoming corroded

both rear radius arm bushes becoming perished

Pass 1 Jul 2015 26,947 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipe becoming corroded

oil leak from sump area

Pass 23 Jul 2014 25,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 23,318 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 21,323 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear tyres becoming slightly perished

Pass 4 Jul 2011 19,731 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

front brake pads becoming worn

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 23 Jul 2010 17,468 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 17,468 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 14,793 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 7,294 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 1,970 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 27,214 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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KG51 XTV is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KG51 XTV, 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 KG51 XTV registered?

KG51 XTV is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is KG51 XTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG51 XTV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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