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MX51 VNE

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

64,756 mi
Last recorded64,756 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 64,756 miles

Corrosion Underbody

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension Ball Has Slight Play

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Transfer Box Mountings Slightly Worn

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 24 Mar 2021 62,153 miles

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

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Offside Front Swivel hub leak but not excessive

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

Vehicle underside and components corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2020 61,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab mounting out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Floor not fully secure boot floor corroded but not excessive (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 61,351 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 60,469 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 60,469 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 57,193 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

rear seats and seat belts not checked due to seats folded down

Fail 16 Mar 2017 57,193 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

rear seats and seat belts not checked due to seats folded down

Pass 15 Mar 2016 50,254 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 46,747 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 42,796 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 34,837 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 32,717 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 30,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 28,070 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 26,028 miles

o/s/front and n/s/front tyres very cracked on sidewalls

o/s/rear and n/s/rear tyres very cracked on side walls

Pass 13 Jun 2008 24,535 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 23,040 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,773 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 VNE is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VNE, 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 VNE registered?

MX51 VNE is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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