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MU51 BZL

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,985 mi
Last recorded136,985 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2021 136,985 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Rear End of Main Metal Brake Pipe Burst on Test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill Underneath (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Flexi Brake Pipe To Caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 122,400 miles

Handbrake = Brake efficiency just met 16%

Pass 30 Jul 2019 111,638 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 101,529 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 93,984 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded o/s-n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s-n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 93,975 miles

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded o/s-n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s-n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 93,966 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Central Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by seat belt mounting above fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear compensator x2 (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

e.m. light on

Rear veichle recommended to be recoverd due to split brake pipes to rear

Pass 30 Jul 2016 87,640 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at load valve end (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 87,640 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at load valve end (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 81,443 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 74,992 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 68,063 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

near side rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2012 61,832 miles

light rust exhaust backbox

n/s/f tyre slight wear outer tyre tread area

Fail 7 Aug 2012 61,832 miles

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

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

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

light rust exhaust backbox

light rust vehicle underbody

n/s/f tyre slight wear outer tyre tread area

Pass 11 May 2011 56,816 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 52,600 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 48,017 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,765 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 42,765 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 30,919 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 25,288 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 BZL is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BZL, 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 BZL registered?

MU51 BZL is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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