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G16 JMY

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

89,207 mi
Last recorded89,207 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 JMY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 89,207 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive wheel area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

corrosion under bonnet below both head lights

Pass 4 Mar 2025 86,626 miles

both rear body mounts corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2024 83,177 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 80,229 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Swivel housing seal leaking

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security trailing arm mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 80,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Swivel housing seal leaking

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security trailing arm mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 76,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near rear trailing arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear boot floor area slightly corroded

Fail 6 May 2022 76,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near rear trailing arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear boot floor area slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2021 71,937 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 71,671 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 71,083 miles

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

corosion to underbody

Fail 17 Sep 2020 71,083 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corosion to underbody

Pass 21 May 2019 61,696 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 52,943 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 44,771 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 35,873 miles

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

Rear Both tyres heavily perished

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

Rear exhaust box has corrosion

Rear suspension parts have corrosion

Fail 24 May 2016 35,873 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Both tyres heavily perished

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

Rear exhaust box has corrosion

Rear suspension parts have corrosion

Fail 20 May 2015 34,273 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 34,273 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 29,834 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 29,619 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 29,021 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,030 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 26,030 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 24,552 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 22,727 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 20,493 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 16,204 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 14,009 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 13,980 miles

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

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

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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G16 JMY is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 G16 JMY, 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 G16 JMY registered?

G16 JMY is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is G16 JMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G16 JMY shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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