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LJ51 VXD

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

114,435 mi
Last recorded114,435 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 VXD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2026 114,435 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Do to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch on top of body mount chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear floor area inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill body mount area up side of inner sill multiple (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear boot floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion in multiple places

Pass 4 Aug 2025 109,611 miles

advise both front to rear steel fuel pipes

Pass 6 Aug 2024 105,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded / outer sill cover fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded /outer sill cover fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear body mounting points and rear floor pan corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2023 101,846 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 101,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong! refitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong,refitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 98,728 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at load sense valve slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint to rear hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear slight corrosion to body at nearside and offside rearmost mounting points

Pass 2 Aug 2021 94,835 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material piper above rear axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 Dec 2019 91,366 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 91,357 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 90,567 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 90,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 87,251 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 82,338 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 75,138 miles

All Four Tyres Close To Limits

Fail 5 Jul 2014 70,129 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 70,129 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 62,092 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 62,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 51,865 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 38,268 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 34,160 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 31,260 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 28,733 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 26,110 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine warning light remains on.

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 1 Jun 2007 26,100 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine warning light remains on.

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 31 May 2006 19,838 miles

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

advise front tracking

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 VXD is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VXD, 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 VXD registered?

LJ51 VXD is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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