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MU51 BWZ

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,110 mi
Last recorded152,110 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 BWZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 152,110 miles

Offside Front slight play in tractor joint pins

Pass 25 Mar 2022 150,774 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 150,774 miles

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 149,426 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 148,248 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 146,856 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 144,999 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 142,301 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 129,694 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 128,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear dif slightly rough when rotate wheels

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

one of horn buttons not working

Pass 11 Apr 2015 121,936 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all brake pipes greased

both front tyres perished and cracked

slight bind O/S/F wheel

Fail 11 Apr 2015 121,936 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all brake pipes greased

both front tyres perished and cracked

slight bind O/S/F wheel

Pass 16 Apr 2014 116,369 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2013 116,033 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust shows corrosion.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 105,709 miles

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

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 94,907 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 82,733 miles

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

Front discs slightly pitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 72,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 72,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 61,778 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 51,113 miles

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

heavy corrosion to exhaust back box satisfactory for test

Pass 24 Jul 2006 40,117 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
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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MU51 BWZ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MU51 BWZ, 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 MU51 BWZ registered?

MU51 BWZ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2001.

Is MU51 BWZ safe to buy?

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