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L1 GFB

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

81,505 mi
Last recorded81,505 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 GFB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 81,505 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 80,539 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2025 80,539 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2024 79,742 miles

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Pass 11 Feb 2023 78,503 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear body mounts (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 78,230 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 78,230 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2nd (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 3rd (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 3rd (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2021 77,873 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 77,348 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 77,348 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 75,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

front wheel alinement maybe out of adjustment.

Pass 27 Feb 2018 72,574 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 69,627 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 65,670 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 61,792 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 57,325 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

travel on parking brake

Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,260 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 47,542 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 43,577 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 39,299 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 35,332 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 35,332 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,197 miles

rear exhaust box corroded, o/s/r shock absorber damp. o/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r tyre perished & splitting.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 28,309 miles

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer limit and near legal limit.

Pass 20 Mar 2006 24,940 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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L1 GFB is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L1 GFB, 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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L1 GFB is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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