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FX51 LFY

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,457 mi
Last recorded87,457 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 LFY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 87,457 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 87,456 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 82,901 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak temporarily patched for emissions test (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm and panhard rod attachment bracket at axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Centre rear body mounting area, inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail at suspension arm front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Centre rear body mounting area, inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Both sides front axle steering swivel housings deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 80,953 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 6 Apr 2022 80,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 80,336 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 80,336 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 79,750 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 78,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 78,235 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2018 78,230 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 73,816 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch near body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch near body mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 69,533 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion floor section (6.1.B.2)

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

brake pipes greased limiting inspection

Pass 18 Jun 2015 65,262 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 54,920 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 51,264 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 47,411 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 43,481 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 43,481 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 39,187 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 36,817 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 20,339 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 32,463 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 31,087 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 25,647 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 21,010 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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FX51 LFY is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FX51 LFY, 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 FX51 LFY registered?

FX51 LFY is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is FX51 LFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 LFY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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