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LJ51 VUK

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests36 (23 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate63.9%

Mileage

112,938 mi
Last recorded112,938 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 VUK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

23 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 112,938 miles

surface corosion underside

Fail 5 Jun 2026 112,938 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

surface corosion underside

Pass 7 Jan 2026 112,784 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material been greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both plastic head light units deteriorating out puts reducing

Fail 22 Dec 2025 112,778 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material been greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both plastic head light units deteriorating out puts reducing

Fail 17 Feb 2025 112,659 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 109,855 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 109,733 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 107,116 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 104,632 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 104,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 100,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 99,290 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all

Pass 22 Feb 2019 95,937 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 95,930 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lights not working

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 92,413 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 92,413 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 89,548 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 82,841 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 82,836 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 78,814 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 78,814 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,232 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 73,232 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 65,272 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 65,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 56,193 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 56,193 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 46,234 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 38,509 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 35,778 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 35,748 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,072 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 31,685 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 31,667 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 25,932 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 21,085 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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LJ51 VUK is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.9%.

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 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 LJ51 VUK, 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 LJ51 VUK registered?

LJ51 VUK is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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