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M13 MVS

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc

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MOT Status

Valid

Expires10 Mar 2027

Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)

Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

92,093 mi

Last recorded92,093 miles

Recorded on25 Feb 2026

Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 MVS

MakeSuzuki

ModelJimny

Year2001

ColourBlue

Fuel typePetrol

Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail

Pass 25 Feb 2026 92,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 92,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 91,555 miles

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle body, chassis & suspension components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 91,547 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle body, chassis & suspension components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 91,334 miles

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle body, chassis & suspension components

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded lower (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 91,334 miles

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle body, chassis & suspension components

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded lower (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 90,728 miles

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle body, chassis & suspension components

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both lower (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 90,728 miles

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle body, chassis & suspension components

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both lower (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 90,401 miles

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle body, chassis & suspension components

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by body mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 90,399 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle body, chassis & suspension components

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by body mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering noisy

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 89,990 miles

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle body, chassis & suspension components

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by radiator (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering noisy but no visable leak

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 89,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle body, chassis & suspension components

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by radiator (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering noisy but no visable leak

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 89,728 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle body, chassis & suspension components

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 88,970 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle body, chassis & suspension components

Fail 19 Feb 2019 88,963 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle body, chassis & suspension components

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 88,315 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 87,806 miles

Oil leak ()

clutch worn

Fail 20 Feb 2017 87,805 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

clutch worn

Pass 22 Feb 2016 86,411 miles

Nearside plastic cover sill fitted

Offside outer sill plastic cover sill fitted

brake pipes on vehicle rusty heavily cover in grease

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 85,721 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 84,456 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in the steering box

slight corrosion on both sills

Fail 31 Jan 2014 84,456 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Slight play in the steering box

slight corrosion on both sills

Pass 30 Jul 2012 82,435 miles

Pass 29 Jun 2011 80,129 miles

Pass 28 Jul 2010 73,812 miles

Pass 29 Jul 2009 74,592 miles

Fail 28 Jul 2009 74,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 70,069 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2008 70,069 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2007 64,720 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 57,380 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

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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M13 MVS is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 M13 MVS, 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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M13 MVS is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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