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NK51 BVC

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,288 mi
Last recorded85,288 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 BVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 85,288 miles

both front tyres low and perishing

corroded at o/s/r near body mounts body still secure

front anti roll bar bent but secure

play in o/s/f bearing not excessive

under body and inner and outer sills corroded not holed

Fail 17 Jan 2018 85,288 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres low and perishing

corroded at o/s/r near body mounts body still secure

front anti roll bar bent but secure

play in o/s/f bearing not excessive

under body and inner and outer sills corroded not holed

Pass 20 Jan 2016 80,765 miles

both rear tyres low and perishing

n/s chassis leg corroded not holed

play in front drop links

Fail 6 Nov 2015 80,453 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (5.2.6)

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

both inner sills

underside of vehicle covered in black sealant

Fail 26 Oct 2015 80,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front and rear body mounts and undersills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

All tyres slightly perished

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Nov 2014 10,169 miles

1.slight blow on centre exhaust joint 2.slight corrosion of both rear undersills 3.slight play in both front drop links 4.slight play and roughness in o/s front wheel bearing

5.slight play in o/s front sphere 6.floors chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Nov 2013 63,005 miles

1.slight corrosion of rear undersills near body mounts 2.slight play in o/s front suspension sphere and leaking oil on limit 3.vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Nov 2012 61,176 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 57,781 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 54,260 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 54,244 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 50,211 miles

all oil/breather pipes to front hub oil seals corroded

battery cell cap missing

both rear wheels noisey when spun unable to determine between bearings and rear axle.

Fail 26 Oct 2009 50,211 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

all oil/breather pipes to front hub oil seals corroded

battery cell cap missing

both rear wheels noisey when spun unable to determine between bearings and rear axle.

nearside front ball joint hub assembley worn

nearside front hub oil seal leaking

off side front hub oil seal leaking

Pass 22 Oct 2008 47,055 miles

battery cap missing

both rear wheel bearings appear to be slightly noisey when rotated

slight play in both front free wheel hubs

Fail 22 Oct 2008 47,055 miles

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

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

battery cap missing

both rear wheel bearings appear to be slightly noisey when rotated

slight play in both front free wheel hubs

Pass 19 Oct 2007 43,065 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2007 43,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2006 38,215 miles

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

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

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

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

both fuel pipes showing slight corrosion

n/s/f tyre feathering on outer edges

o/s/f lower kingpin has slight play

o/s/f swivel housing has a oil leak

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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NK51 BVC is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NK51 BVC, 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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NK51 BVC is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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