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MX51 OVS

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,999 mi
Last recorded85,999 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 OVS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 85,999 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 84,351 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 83,632 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 80,808 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 73,778 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 65,893 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 57,582 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 57,577 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

front axle breather pipes corroded

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 27 Oct 2010 49,034 miles

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

front axel breather pipes corroded

nearside front disc scored and pitted

offside and nearside front swivel hubs dry

offside front disc pitted

Pass 2 Nov 2009 40,405 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 40,405 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 37,947 miles

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

Slight (age) deterioration / perishing of all tyres

Fail 26 Sep 2007 35,862 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 35,862 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2006 34,000 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 34,000 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 30,967 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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MX51 OVS is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OVS, 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 MX51 OVS registered?

MX51 OVS is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is MX51 OVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 OVS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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