MOT Status
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122,636 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear swing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear swing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill under car (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill under car (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()
unable to assess both outer sill condition due to trims fitted
Nearside Front swivel joint slight oil leak
Nearside Front swivel joint slight oil leak
Nearside Front swivel joint slight play in pin
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front swivel joint slight oil leak
Nearside Front swivel joint slight oil leak
Nearside Front swivel joint slight play in pin
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()
Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill under car (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()
Nearside Rear Body mounting area corroded
Offside Rear Body mounting area corroded
Offside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Body mounting area corroded
Offside Rear Body mounting area corroded
Offside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Body mounting area corroded
Offside Rear Body mounting area corroded
Offside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Body mounting area excessively corroded and holed
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Body mounting area excessively corroded and holed
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Body mounting area is corroded
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By load valve (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By load valve (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion within offside rear and nearside rear body mounts (6.1.B.2)
both front hub seals leaking
exhaust bracket broken but system still supported
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
front wipers split but still clearing the screen
Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn leaking grease and oil (4.2.B.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating eye level (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
front wipers split but still clearing the screen
exhaust back box corroded
fuel pipes rusting
oil leak on the gearbox
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust back box corroded
fuel pipes rusting
oil leak on the gearbox
Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre cracking on tread (not yet to cords)205/70/15 S
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fuel pipe/s corroded
rear silencer deteriating
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fuel pipe/s corroded
rear silencer deteriating
exhaust back box is corroding
front brake pads are getting low
o/s/f wheel bearing has slight movement
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
exhaust back box is corroding
front brake pads are getting low
o/s/f wheel bearing has slight movement
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake pads are getting low
slight noise on both rear wheel bearing
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
n/s/f hub seal leaking
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MA51 BVT is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.3%.
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 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 MA51 BVT, 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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MA51 BVT is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 October 2001.
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