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BT51 LGD

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,086 mi
Last recorded79,086 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 LGD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 79,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

General corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 76,040 miles

both inner sills and rear vehicle structue covered in under sill

Fail 19 Jul 2023 75,804 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and support bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 15 Nov 2022 75,699 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger support bracket to nearside inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Nov 2021 74,515 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 73,490 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 73,490 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 72,983 miles

steering box has slight play

Fail 10 Dec 2019 72,981 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering box has slight play

Pass 29 Nov 2018 71,191 miles

both rear tyres are cracking on sidewalls

Pass 15 Nov 2017 68,884 miles

all four tyres are perishing

front and rear coil springs are corroding

front and rear metal brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2016 66,428 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 66,428 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 63,951 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 60,561 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 57,555 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 5 Dec 2013 57,544 miles

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 54,346 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 50,141 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 50,141 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 46,721 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 42,264 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 37,865 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 33,481 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 33,481 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 28,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BT51 LGD is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Red 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 BT51 LGD, 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 BT51 LGD registered?

BT51 LGD is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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