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PF51 HAO

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

113,572 mi
Last recorded113,572 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF51 HAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 113,572 miles

advanced corrosion to offside rear front spring hanger inner chassis rail area

Fail 7 Aug 2026 113,560 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advanced corrosion to offside rear front spring hanger inner chassis rail area

oil leak from offside nearside rear back plate areas

Pass 8 Aug 2025 98,644 miles

eml on

travel to handbrake to achieve efficiency

vehicle body and chassis heavily undersealed and muddy

Fail 8 Aug 2025 98,644 miles

Seat belt buckle missing offside and nearside rear (7.1.2 (d))

eml on

travel to handbrake to achieve efficiency

vehicle body and chassis heavily undersealed and muddy

Pass 26 Jul 2024 90,047 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 87,876 miles

Front both front hub seals damp

vehicle under body under sealed

Fail 18 Jul 2023 87,876 miles

Front both front hub seals damp

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

vehicle under body under sealed

Pass 27 Jul 2022 87,028 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Fail 26 Jul 2022 87,028 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Pass 27 Jul 2021 86,507 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 86,507 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rotten (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2020 82,456 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 82,456 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 78,472 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 75,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 May 2018 75,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 72,671 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 70,844 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 70,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 66,513 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 66,480 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

oil leak from o/s/f swivel ball socket on front axle.

Pass 6 May 2014 61,409 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 55,840 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 55,812 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 May 2012 48,630 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2012 48,630 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 40,701 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 34,985 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 32,202 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 27,858 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 24,738 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 22,488 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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PF51 HAO is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 PF51 HAO, 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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PF51 HAO is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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