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MU51 BZX

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,071 mi
Last recorded67,071 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 67,071 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all fuel pipes corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2022 67,050 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind and in front of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower swivel pin has slight play

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2021 65,689 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front lower swivel pin has slight play

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre front and rear body mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 65,689 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front lower swivel pin has slight play

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre front and rear body mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 63,477 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

centre body mountings corroded offside and nearside

Pass 8 Jul 2019 60,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 60,461 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 56,841 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2017 51,654 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 46,871 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 43,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2015 43,368 miles

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2014 40,071 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 37,250 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 37,225 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 34,262 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 34,262 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 31,796 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 31,796 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 29,490 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 29,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

both sides front axle sphere seals leaking.

Fail 4 Jul 2009 25,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 25,736 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 22,561 miles

1,STONECHIP TO N/S OF WINDSCREEN. 2,SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE (ACROSS REAR AXLE). 3,SLIGHT CORROSION TO AND ALONG CHASSIS. 4,EXHAUST REAR BOX CORRODED.

Pass 7 Feb 2008 19,570 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s front tyre low on outer edge 2mm

Fail 7 Feb 2008 19,570 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s front tyre low on outer edge 2mm

Pass 19 Feb 2007 16,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

power steering pipes rusty

slight noise from n/s and o/s rear wheels

underbody rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2006 15,996 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front ale oil pipes corroded

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 BZX is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BZX, 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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MU51 BZX is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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