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KP51 BPY

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,512 mi
Last recorded86,512 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 BPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 86,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear seats removed

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 18 Jan 2025 85,977 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front to rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear seats removed

Undersealed in places

Pass 20 Jan 2024 85,540 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 82,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2019 82,756 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2018 78,712 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2018 78,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,387 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 71,128 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 66,503 miles

Front & nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Jan 2015 66,259 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 63,687 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2014 63,687 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 61,374 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 61,364 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 27,762 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 27,762 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

wiper blades poor

Pass 23 Nov 2011 27,760 miles

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

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

Near side front tyre wear on outer edge.

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2010 38,971 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 27,481 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,334 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 27,066 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 25,911 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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KP51 BPY is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KP51 BPY, 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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KP51 BPY is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is KP51 BPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP51 BPY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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