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KU51 YRJ

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,621 mi
Last recorded135,621 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 YRJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 135,621 miles

outer sills covered not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

prescribed areas repaired but not inappropriately

Fail 1 Apr 2016 135,606 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 135,593 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

metal brake pipes corroding

offside and nearside floors and floor to sill corroding

offside chassis corroding

Fail 17 Mar 2015 126,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 126,555 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 117,492 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 106,944 miles

Centre exhaust mount missing/broken.

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 88,676 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs wearing

Pass 31 Aug 2010 74,708 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 63,365 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 63,365 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 49,684 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 39,338 miles

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

one nearside washer jet nozzle weak operation,

Pass 8 Sep 2006 27,486 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges.

both rear tyre casings cracking.

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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KU51 YRJ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KU51 YRJ, 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 KU51 YRJ registered?

KU51 YRJ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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