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MU51 OJV

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

68,953 mi
Last recorded68,953 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 OJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 68,953 miles

slight underbody surface corrosion not excessive

Pass 24 May 2021 67,414 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 65,565 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres perish cracks starting

all 4x4 vaccum pipes heavily corroded

corrosion setting in to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Apr 2019 63,880 miles

Front brake discs very discoloured

Heavy surface corrosion to rear/middle chassis,floor pan (where visible ) and suspension parts

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering wheel rim trim rotating

Fail 12 Apr 2019 63,825 miles

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

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

Body has Corrosion

Chassis has Corrosion

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel hose corroded All (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 61,150 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded all (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play slight leak of axle oil (2.5.A.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill panels (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassis front to back (6.1.A.1)

fuel pipes are badly corroded but not leaking

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2017 53,770 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 53,771 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 53,767 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 53,767 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 53,613 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 53,613 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 52,310 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 52,310 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 51,511 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 51,511 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 49,247 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 48,354 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 48,354 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 46,371 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 43,416 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 43,412 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 41,577 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 41,497 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 37,791 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 35,784 miles

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

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

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 OJV is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OJV, 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 OJV registered?

MU51 OJV is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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