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HY51 DLK

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,027 mi
Last recorded39,027 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 DLK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 39,027 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 39,027 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 38,356 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Trims on N/S sill insecure but unlikely to fall of (at time of test).

Fail 17 Dec 2024 38,356 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Trims on N/S sill insecure but unlikely to fall of (at time of test).

Fail 16 Dec 2024 38,356 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Trims on N/S sill insecure but unlikely to fall of (at time of test).

Pass 18 Dec 2023 37,769 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Dec 2022 37,319 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Dec 2021 36,902 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 1 Dec 2021 36,902 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 36,654 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 36,546 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust box in poor condition.

Rear tyres have age cracks.

Fail 24 Jul 2019 36,546 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust box in poor condition.

Rear tyres have age cracks.

Pass 27 Jul 2018 36,096 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 35,917 miles

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2016 35,262 miles

Nearside Rear tyre in slightly [poor condtion

Fail 20 Jul 2016 35,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear tyre in slightly [poor condtion

Pass 14 Jul 2015 34,923 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres badly cracked

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 14 Jul 2015 34,923 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres badly cracked

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2014 34,134 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 33,129 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 31,482 miles

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

offside front tyre is perishing/cracking slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2011 29,851 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 26,636 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 20,173 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 14,920 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 10,327 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 10,327 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 9,657 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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HY51 DLK is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HY51 DLK, 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 HY51 DLK registered?

HY51 DLK is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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