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AO51 BYW

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

109,025 mi
Last recorded109,025 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 BYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 109,025 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 108,799 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 108,799 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 108,790 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 106,502 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 99,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 16 Nov 2021 97,746 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective becoming detatched from rubber mounts ()

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 93,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at lsv (1.1.11 (c))

headlight glasses becoming deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear body mount arears becoming corroded

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2020 93,627 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at lsv (1.1.11 (c))

headlight glasses becoming deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear body mount arears becoming corroded

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2019 90,290 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load senser valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear body mount points o/s &n/s becoming corroded

rear exhaust box poor condition + sill covers obstructing view of some testable items

Pass 7 Nov 2018 87,840 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside outer sill and sill backing rusty at rear

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

slight play in nearside front hub bearing

transfer box mount broken

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2017 86,111 miles

nearside outer sill and sill backing at rear rusty

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

transfer box mount broken

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2017 86,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and sill backing (5.2.6)

nearside outer sill and sill backing at rear rusty

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

transfer box mount broken

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2016 83,573 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

transfer box mount broken

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2016 83,573 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

transfer box mount broken

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 74,398 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside wiper blade poor

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

slight oil leak from oil filter

transfer box mounting bracket broken

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 66,387 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

transfer box mounting bracket deteriorated

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2014 66,386 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and front and centre metal mounting brackets broken

transfer box mounting bracket deteriorated

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2013 58,736 miles

both front tyres becoming worn close to 2mm

rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2012 46,766 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 46,766 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 45,065 miles

both front brake discs have slight corrosion on outter edge

screen chipped outside swept area

Pass 18 Oct 2010 47,040 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 37,200 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 32,700 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 31,750 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,900 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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AO51 BYW is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 AO51 BYW, 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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AO51 BYW is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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