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KM51 MDO

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,440 mi
Last recorded97,440 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 MDO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 May 2017 97,440 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area,marked in yellow (5.2.6)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill area,marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

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

Central Rear exhaust mount broken and improvised repair carried out to joint

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

Pass 23 May 2016 91,039 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded and has an improvised repair (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres very close to limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 May 2016 91,039 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded and has an improvised repair (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres very close to limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 May 2015 84,710 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 75,486 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leak

exhaust rear joint blow

floor,sill,chassis seams corroded

o/s/f tyre wear

wipers split

Fail 28 May 2014 75,430 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil leak

exhaust rear joint blow

floor,sill,chassis seams corroded

o/s/f tyre wear

wipers split

Pass 30 May 2013 64,991 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 59,333 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 59,333 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 55,139 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 55,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 51,799 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 40,097 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing

offside front tyre cracking/perishing

offside rear tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 23 Aug 2008 29,806 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 29,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 22,470 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 20,483 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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KM51 MDO is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KM51 MDO, 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 KM51 MDO registered?

KM51 MDO is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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