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MX51 ZGD

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,047 mi
Last recorded97,047 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 97,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Jan 2026 97,047 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Dec 2024 96,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear stabiliser arm damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2024 96,403 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears. Chalked up (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear stabiliser arm damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2023 95,022 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 93,089 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 91,330 miles

exhaust leaking a little

Pass 7 Dec 2017 88,351 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 83,102 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 74,162 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 67,834 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 63,397 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroding

Fail 21 Oct 2013 63,376 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2012 59,909 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 57,544 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 53,973 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,582 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTTER EDGES

Pass 9 Oct 2008 48,505 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 46,400 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE DRAGGING SLIGHTLY

Pass 17 Oct 2006 42,865 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 40,616 miles

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

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 ZGD is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZGD, 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 ZGD is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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