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OU51 HFL

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,555 mi
Last recorded92,555 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 HFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 92,555 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak from water pump area ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Large heavily corroded area in under o/s/r wheel arch body where seat belts were previously mounted. Seat belts have been removed, should there be seat belts fitted again in the future this area would certainly fail

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

underside generally very rusty

Fail 26 Feb 2024 92,555 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in under wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak from water pump area ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

underside generally very rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2023 89,627 miles

Front Hub seals leaking

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 88,798 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal slight leak

Offside Front Hub seal slight leak

Pass 5 Mar 2021 87,469 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal seal slight leak

Offside Front Hub seal slight leak

Fail 3 Mar 2021 87,469 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Hub seal seal slight leak

Offside Front Hub seal slight leak

Pass 26 Feb 2020 87,192 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal slight leak

Offside Front Hub seal slight leak

Pass 26 Feb 2019 86,067 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 82,661 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 82,640 miles

Rear Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 79,776 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 79,761 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 75,402 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 75,402 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 70,105 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 60,341 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 31 Jan 2014 60,341 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2013 47,945 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 47,901 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 43,234 miles

slight play in both front swivel bearings

Pass 7 Sep 2010 40,500 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,965 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 36,192 miles

rear seats not in use

Fail 17 Sep 2008 36,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear seats not in use

Pass 21 Aug 2007 31,655 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 28,140 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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OU51 HFL is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OU51 HFL, 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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OU51 HFL is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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