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MF51 AMV

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Purple Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,171 mi
Last recorded95,171 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 AMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 95,171 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 95,124 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested not tested due to body mounts insecure (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not light up and hanging down insecure (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing repeater not work (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working wing repeater not work (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure rear (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired rear mount (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper tube type that do stick out

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear rear bumper stick out

both rear body light's not working ( note has light in rear bumper that do work )

fuel cap rubber seal perishing

no rear seat at time of test seat belts not check

Pass 4 Oct 2021 93,857 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 93,854 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 89,104 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 89,103 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 87,015 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 83,474 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 81,004 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 76,582 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

engine warning light on

Pass 24 Oct 2012 72,025 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT STAYING ON

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

WIPER BLADES IN POOR CONDITION

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2011 68,605 miles

FUEL PIPES IN POOR CONDITION

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 68,601 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)

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FUEL PIPES IN POOR CONDITION

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 64,209 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

underbody corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2009 59,724 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 53,926 miles

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

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2007 47,880 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 40,213 miles

o/s/front tyre worn to inner and outer edge just ok for test

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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MF51 AMV is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Purple with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MF51 AMV, 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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MF51 AMV is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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