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KN51 MXJ

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,807 mi
Last recorded58,807 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 MXJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 58,807 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive steering swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 57,972 miles

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

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

Plastic sills fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2021 57,972 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Plastic sills fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2020 54,980 miles

Exhaust corroded

N/S sill corroded

O/S sill corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Plastic sills fitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle bushes worn

Pass 25 Sep 2019 54,278 miles

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

Rear axle bushes worn

Pass 30 Mar 2018 51,216 miles

Front Number plate secured with cable ties, but likely to be misread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 48,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 48,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe into cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working hi level (1.2.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 45,464 miles

Offside Front in poor condition

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

Rear exhaust corroded badly

Fail 1 Oct 2014 41,941 miles

Front steering Spheres Rusted

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2014 41,941 miles

Front steering Spheres Rusted

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust rusty

Pass 15 May 2013 81,469 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 89,391 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 35,794 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 35,738 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,778 miles

front number plate begining to get weather behind plate

Pass 2 Oct 2006 28,298 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 MXJ 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 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 KN51 MXJ, 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 KN51 MXJ registered?

KN51 MXJ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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