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MX51 ZFU

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,098 mi
Last recorded70,098 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 ZFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 70,098 miles

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

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

noise but no play nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 29 Aug 2013 70,098 miles

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

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

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

noise but no play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Sep 2012 62,923 miles

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

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

air bag MIL lit

Pass 27 Jul 2011 59,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

air bag light on

all brake pipes over rear suspension corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2010 42,953 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2009 32,092 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 23,774 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 22,726 miles

REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 20,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 16,597 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 ZFU is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZFU, 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 ZFU registered?

MX51 ZFU is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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