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L12 LWW

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

48,463 mi
Last recorded48,463 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 LWW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 48,463 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 48,444 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 48,270 miles

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

chassis undersealed

Fail 24 Feb 2023 48,265 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Vacuum Pipe Corroded/Split

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 46,960 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 46,214 miles

slight corrsion on steering pipes x axle

Pass 20 Sep 2019 45,415 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 45,413 miles

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective diff mount centre

Pass 7 Nov 2017 42,256 miles

EML LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Oct 2016 41,567 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2016 41,567 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive below rear window (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2015 40,906 miles

Offside rear exhaust detratedr

oil leake

Fail 14 Sep 2015 40,906 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside rear exhaust detratedr

oil leake

Pass 8 Oct 2014 40,259 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

power steering pipes very rusty

Fail 8 Oct 2014 40,259 miles

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

power steering pipes very rusty

Fail 14 Oct 2013 39,792 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear sus/arms bushes perrishing

Pass 14 Oct 2013 39,792 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear sus/arms bushes perrishing

Pass 2 Oct 2012 38,048 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

air bag light on

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2011 37,853 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 18 Oct 2011 37,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake pads low

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Oct 2010 36,858 miles

Oil leak

front brakes binding slightly

slight split in o/s front blade

some corrosion on under side

Pass 3 Oct 2009 35,053 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 34,246 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 33,032 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2006 30,884 miles

Engine oil leak to rear of engine.

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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L12 LWW is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 L12 LWW, 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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L12 LWW is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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