MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,416 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive engine oil and front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle shock absorber and spring mountings , rear body, inner fronty wings, rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body 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 ()
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body 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 ()
Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General chassis and body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both swivel hubs corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around headlamps under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
rear seats folded
vehicle undersealed
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced round headlamps in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front hub seal seaping
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking round tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both sills At rear Body Mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced round headlamps in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front hub seal seaping
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking round tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear seats folded
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front to rear brake pipes showing corrosion
both rear shockers bushes cracked/worn
exhaust system showing corrosion
fuel pipes showing corrosion
offside front hub seal showing slight dampness
offside/nearside sills to floors showing corrosion
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front to rear brake pipes showing corrosion
both rear shockers bushes cracked/worn
exhaust system showing corrosion
fuel pipes showing corrosion
offside front hub seal showing slight dampness
offside/nearside sills to floors showing corrosion
exhaust system showing corrosion
fuel pipes showing slight corrosion
slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes
slight dampness around offside front hub seal
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
exhaust system showing corrosion
fuel pipes showing slight corrosion
slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes
slight dampness around offside front hub seal
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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MT51 VGG is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 MT51 VGG, 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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MT51 VGG is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 December 2001.
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