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MU51 BXM

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,192 mi
Last recorded54,192 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 BXM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 54,192 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 49,960 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 49,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

oil leak n/s/f hub

Pass 3 May 2012 48,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 45,116 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,575 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 May 2009 36,000 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 36,000 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 32,217 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 23,107 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 23,072 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 BXM is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MU51 BXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MU51 BXM registered?

MU51 BXM is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is MU51 BXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU51 BXM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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