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MU51 OKG

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

137,418 mi
Last recorded137,418 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 137,418 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 137,418 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 129,505 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 129,496 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x2 (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 x3 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 127,913 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded in places

mud on underside

surface corrosion in places

Pass 15 Jan 2020 127,837 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 127,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 124,512 miles

Offside Front four wheel drive breather pipes on front axle badly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2017 121,335 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel lines slightly corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2017 121,335 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

fuel lines slightly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 118,590 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 116,061 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f lower steering pins have slight play

n/s/f and o/s/f swivel balls leaking oil

o/s/r chassis cab mounting point corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2015 116,060 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f lower steering pins have slight play

n/s/f and o/s/f swivel balls leaking oil

o/s/r chassis cab mounting point corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2014 113,759 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 113,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 108,206 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)

rear propshaft front boot split

wiper linkage worn

Pass 16 Aug 2013 108,206 miles

rear propshaft front boot split

wiper linkage worn

Pass 3 Sep 2012 101,119 miles

rear propshaft-gaiter split/partly missing

Pass 14 Sep 2011 94,467 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 88,627 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 83,213 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 78,619 miles

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

front & rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2007 73,307 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 73,307 miles

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

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

silence heat sheild incure

Pass 22 Sep 2006 66,862 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Sep 2006 66,862 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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 OKG 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 OKG, 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 OKG registered?

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

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