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MX51 OVL

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,531 mi
Last recorded117,531 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 OVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 117,531 miles

underside heavily undersealed, brake lines undersealed

Pass 21 Mar 2019 115,912 miles

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

under body heavily under sealed

under body heavily welded

Fail 4 Mar 2019 115,802 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub damp

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 113,736 miles

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

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)

under vehicle has surface rust but not excessive

Pass 8 Mar 2017 110,117 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

both front hubs damp

brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded

underbody and chassis corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2017 110,115 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

both front hubs damp

brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded

underbody and chassis corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 109,582 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 109,582 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 105,146 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 105,146 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 98,957 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 98,954 miles

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

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

axel vacuum pipes coroded

corosion at side of fuel tank starting ,within seatbelt prescribed area

emissions aborted

fuel pipes coroded

o/s r tyre has cracks in tread

radiator leaking

rear brake pipes coroded in securing clips need removing to examine,probably requires all new to rear

n/s r tyre badly cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2013 95,973 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

idle speed high

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front hub seal has slight leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 95,552 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 91,642 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 85,896 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 83,083 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 83,083 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 78,056 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 65,553 miles

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

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

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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MX51 OVL is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MX51 OVL, 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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MX51 OVL is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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