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NK51 VSL

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,248 mi
Last recorded71,248 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 VSL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 71,248 miles

Nearside Front steering breather pipes deteriorated

Offside Front steering breather pipes deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2016 71,049 miles

Front axle breather pipe corroded and pinched

Fail 20 Aug 2016 71,049 miles

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

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

Front axle breather pipe corroded and pinched

Pass 7 Aug 2015 70,798 miles

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

axle seals leaking front both sides

Pass 13 Aug 2014 70,673 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 69,981 miles

both front axle swivel joints leaking but no play detected

Pass 9 Aug 2012 69,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

a lot of grease around both front swivel points on hubs

Fail 9 Aug 2012 69,091 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

a lot of grease around both front swivel points on hubs

Pass 18 Aug 2011 67,969 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside and offside front axle swivel joints corroded

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 64,920 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 59,325 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 48,540 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 45,107 miles

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

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

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

nearside front hub seal has a slight leak of oil

Pass 3 Nov 2006 34,295 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 34,257 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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 VSL is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NK51 VSL, 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 VSL is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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