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LK51 EWE

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,427 mi
Last recorded60,427 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 EWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 60,427 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 58,628 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 58,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 54,190 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 52,798 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 60,763 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (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 30 May 2020 57,644 miles

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

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

Rear 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 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2020 57,644 miles

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

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

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

Rear 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 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 55,586 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

front hub oil feed pipes corroded

offside wiper blade has small split

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Mar 2017 53,635 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

front hub oil feed pipes corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

windscreen chipped

Fail 1 Mar 2017 53,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

front hub oil feed pipes corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Mar 2016 51,352 miles

both front tyres getting low

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Feb 2015 48,563 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 19 Feb 2014 45,767 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Temporary fuel cap fitted

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 19 Feb 2014 45,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 13 Feb 2013 43,242 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 22 Feb 2012 40,236 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,534 miles

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 16 Feb 2011 37,534 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 3 Mar 2010 35,060 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Feb 2009 33,515 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 15 Feb 2008 29,705 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 25,637 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 21,378 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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LK51 EWE is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK51 EWE, 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 LK51 EWE registered?

LK51 EWE is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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