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LV51 MVM

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

80,187 mi
Last recorded80,187 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 MVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 80,187 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 80,187 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 79,925 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 79,783 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 78,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 78,283 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 76,177 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 76,177 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 75,791 miles

All brake pipes underbody coated making full assessment impossible

front panel corroded outside prescribed areas

rear panel corroded outside any prescribed area

Fail 10 Jun 2020 75,791 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front panel corroded outside any prescribed area

unable to fully assess brake pipes due to under-body coating

Pass 24 Apr 2019 72,157 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 72,157 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 68,473 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch area body mount to front of wheel (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 68,463 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch/cill area tofront of wheel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/floor area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch area body mount to front of wheel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 61,660 miles

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

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

engine bay/cill covers fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2016 61,660 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

engine bay/cill covers fitted

rear ex deterioated

Pass 9 Nov 2015 57,064 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 53,339 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 51,871 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 50,155 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 48,609 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 46,976 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 43,909 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 40,828 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 40,828 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 36,616 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 36,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 30,949 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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LV51 MVM is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LV51 MVM, 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 LV51 MVM registered?

LV51 MVM is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is LV51 MVM safe to buy?

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