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NK51 VTL

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,856 mi
Last recorded95,856 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 VTL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 95,856 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 95,854 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to lsv (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside inner sill corroded+weak metal

Offside inner sill corroded+weak metal

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 92,710 miles

advise slight under body corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2017 92,710 miles

Offside Inner Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

advise slight under body corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2016 85,590 miles

advise fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 77,648 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 73,667 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 70,646 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 69,238 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES

FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

FRONT AXLE VACUME PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES

FUEL PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES

Pass 22 Jun 2011 67,464 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 67,463 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 64,488 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 59,311 miles

All brake pipes corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

O/S/R tyre tread cracking

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 52,768 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 May 2007 43,119 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded

front brake hose ends corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 31 May 2006 34,631 miles

ALL TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED.

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

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

EXHAUST CORRODED.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 31 May 2006 34,631 miles

ALL TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED.

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

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

EXHAUST CORRODED.

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes corroded

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 VTL is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VTL, 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 NK51 VTL registered?

NK51 VTL is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 December 2001.

Is NK51 VTL safe to buy?

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