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KP51 HPU

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,553 mi
Last recorded121,553 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 HPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 121,553 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis/Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 121,541 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis/Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 121,519 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 121,505 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded All brake pipes across the axle and into the wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded All brake pipes across the axle, into the wheel arches and brake pressure compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 117,688 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded rear box

Pass 2 Mar 2021 116,491 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 116,491 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 115,728 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 115,726 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Axle swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 109,801 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml warning light on

Fail 6 Feb 2018 109,800 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front axle tractor joint leaking

Offside Front tyre perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml warning light on

Pass 3 Feb 2017 100,400 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 100,286 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

engine mil lamp illuminated

fuel pipe corroded

offside front axle seal leaking

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2016 89,244 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 89,244 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 82,030 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 81,671 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corroded underbody

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 81,216 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 80,315 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 31 Aug 2011 79,379 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 78,231 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 78,231 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 72,056 miles

N/S/F brake binding when wheel turned by hand.

N/S/R tyre has 2-2.5mm min tread left.

Removed broken exhaust mounting to get through test (another mounting immediately adjacent)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 65,053 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 56,971 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 55,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in offside front king pin

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 HPU is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KP51 HPU, 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 KP51 HPU registered?

KP51 HPU is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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