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NA51 DFE

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,956 mi
Last recorded72,956 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA51 DFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2025 72,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired body at mounting point (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering body mount (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired body mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired body mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

parts of chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Oct 2024 67,550 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 62,144 miles

underside chassis and suspension covered in underseal

Pass 13 Dec 2019 59,075 miles

Nearside Front bumper cracked

Rear high level stop lamp deactivated

sill covers fitted

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front 4x4 vacuum hub locking hoses disconnected at hubs

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front headlamps deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underbody, chassis, axle and suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2018 58,321 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported on front axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 54,955 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 54,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre puncture

Pass 6 Jul 2016 43,147 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 42,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

o/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 1 Jul 2015 37,866 miles

very little damping effort in rear shockers

Pass 10 Jun 2014 37,508 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 36,828 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 36,828 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 36,006 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 34,310 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 32,188 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

brake discs corroded, brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 32,188 miles

brake discs corroded, brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 10 Jul 2009 29,907 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 29,907 miles

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 26,634 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,869 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 22,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside 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 12 Oct 2006 17,313 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 8,507 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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NA51 DFE is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NA51 DFE, 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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NA51 DFE is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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