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LK51 YSA

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

38,055 mi
Last recorded38,055 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 YSA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 38,055 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 38,002 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 38,002 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 36,830 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box is rusty

Fail 5 Oct 2015 36,828 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box is rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2014 35,978 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2014 35,978 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

n/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2013 35,009 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

looks like front brake pads are worn down on inner edge.

Fail 9 Oct 2013 35,009 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

looks like front brake pads are worn down on inner edge.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 33,961 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 18 Oct 2012 33,961 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2011 32,238 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 16,504 miles

offside rear tyre worn on the outside edge

Fail 21 Oct 2010 16,504 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing thin on the outside edge

Pass 19 Oct 2009 746 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 17,528 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 17,528 miles

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

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

Oil leak

oil is very low and engine management light is on

Pass 26 Oct 2007 14,288 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2006 11,102 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 7,714 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 57,614 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YSA is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LK51 YSA, 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 YSA registered?

LK51 YSA is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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