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J13 JLX

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,741 mi
Last recorded89,741 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 JLX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 89,741 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 87,788 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 86,600 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 86,594 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both side rear lights (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 85,835 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 84,521 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 83,128 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 81,328 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 81,327 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear pipe, at rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 77,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 72,524 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 72,436 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 68,929 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s.. require polishing (1.7.5a)

bolt missing from front exhaust flange

Pass 4 Aug 2015 63,914 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 59,371 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 54,347 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2012 49,331 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 46,385 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 42,547 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 37,497 miles

all tyres are cracked.

Pass 2 Aug 2008 32,562 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 27,872 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 27,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 22,873 miles

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

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

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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J13 JLX is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J13 JLX, 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 J13 JLX registered?

J13 JLX is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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