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FL51 BPY

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,187 mi
Last recorded103,187 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 BPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 103,187 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 102,713 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear near tank ()

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 100,639 miles

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant low level

Fuel hose deteriorated Front to rear fuel pipes corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm with age related cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Large oil leak from hub seal. Not contaminating brake disc/brake pads at time of test

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rearmost floor above silencer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Plastic sil covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2021 100,638 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear of outer sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant low level

Fuel hose deteriorated Front to rear fuel pipes corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm with age related cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Large oil leak from hub seal. Not contaminating brake disc/brake pads at time of test

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rearmost floor above silencer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Plastic sil covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2020 99,268 miles

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant low level

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Large oil leak from hub seal. Not contaminating brake disc/brake pads at time of test

Fail 18 Sep 2020 99,246 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant low level

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Large oil leak from hub seal. Not contaminating brake disc/brake pads at time of test

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavy corrosion to metal brake pipes into rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 97,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 97,583 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 95,873 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion under vehicle not deemed excessive

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 94,155 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 94,155 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 92,644 miles

Exhaust tailpipe missing

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 91,748 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 90,692 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 90,692 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 89,425 miles

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

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 3 Sep 2012 87,562 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 87,562 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 85,971 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 85,971 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 84,078 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 79,738 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 69,647 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 69,646 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 59,934 miles

both sides front and offside rear tyres low tread

Pass 25 Aug 2006 48,865 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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FL51 BPY 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 FL51 BPY, 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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FL51 BPY is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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