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EO51 OYA

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,494 mi
Last recorded108,494 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 OYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 108,494 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 108,493 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 106,118 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 103,928 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 101,420 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 101,049 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 98,927 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 98,925 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill Corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 96,133 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 94,218 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 90,966 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 86,224 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 82,917 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 82,917 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 77,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

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

Suspension spheres light misting of fluid

Pass 29 Apr 2015 71,077 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2014 70,000 miles

Offside front driveshaft ball has slight play and leaking

Fail 2 Apr 2014 70,000 miles

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

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

Offside front driveshaft ball has slight play and leaking

Pass 5 Apr 2013 67,224 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 67,223 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2012 60,706 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 60,706 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011
Fail 15 Mar 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010
Pass 2 Mar 2009
Pass 17 Mar 2008 51,255 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 51,255 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 44,180 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,256 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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EO51 OYA is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EO51 OYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO51 OYA registered?

EO51 OYA is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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