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KG51 XTW

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

89,567 mi
Last recorded89,567 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 XTW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 89,567 miles

steering wheel cover deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2023 89,567 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

steering wheel cover deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2022 85,367 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 85,367 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 81,875 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid level low

oil level low

Fail 13 Aug 2021 81,874 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid level low

oil level low

Pass 5 Aug 2020 74,422 miles

Chip on windscreen

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2020 74,422 miles

Chip on windscreen

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipes corroded

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 66,448 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 66,448 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (hockey stick) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 62,459 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 60,643 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 53,778 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 49,251 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 45,686 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 45,686 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 40,855 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 40,855 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 36,132 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 33,750 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 33,750 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 30,967 miles

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

offside hub seal slight oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2009 28,225 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 25,459 miles

offside front c v seal slightly leaking oil

Pass 21 Dec 2007 22,947 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 19,991 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 17,472 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 XTW is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 XTW, 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 XTW registered?

KG51 XTW is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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The MOT history for KG51 XTW shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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