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MX51 VMW

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,647 mi
Last recorded93,647 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 93,647 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rear ()

corrosion around body mounts

wipers poor

Pass 18 May 2021 93,285 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 89,849 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 86,860 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 82,878 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 78,063 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 72,448 miles

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

fuel cap seal starting to crack

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2016 72,448 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe hold and blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

fuel cap seal starting to crack

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 70,254 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 70,254 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 67,163 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 67,163 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 63,890 miles

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

some bulbs not working on middle stop light

wipers judding on screen

Fail 2 Feb 2013 63,890 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers judding on screen

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

some bulbs not working on middle stop light

Pass 9 Jan 2012 61,789 miles

2 segments of high level brakelight inop.

slight corrosion on rear fuel & brake pipe

Fail 9 Jan 2012 61,789 miles

2 segments of high level brakelight inop.

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

slight corrosion on rear fuel & brake pipe

Pass 22 Dec 2010 59,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

the n/s/f brake is binding slightly

Pass 24 Nov 2009 54,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 54,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 47,943 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 43,395 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 37,254 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 VMW is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VMW, 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 VMW registered?

MX51 VMW is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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