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KN51 DVC

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,204 mi
Last recorded91,204 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 DVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 91,204 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 May 2016 81,945 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 73,540 miles

E M L light on

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 May 2015 73,540 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)

E M L light on

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2014 64,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

engine fault light on

fuel pipes corroded

high level stop lamp not working

nearside front tractor joint seal leaking

Pass 3 May 2014 64,519 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

engine fault light on

fuel pipes corroded

high level stop lamp not working

nearside front tractor joint seal leaking

Pass 16 May 2013 58,662 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 55,032 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 55,032 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 48,228 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 42,406 miles

advise cracking to tyre walls nearside rear and offside rear

nearside and offside front swivel joints corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 7 Apr 2009 38,825 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 34,708 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 29,366 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 24,144 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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KN51 DVC is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KN51 DVC, 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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KN51 DVC is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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