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LX51 HSC

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

75,409 mi
Last recorded75,409 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 HSC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 75,409 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 68,197 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 60,139 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 52,091 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 52,052 miles

EML Intermittent not on during test

Fail 26 Apr 2021 52,044 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML Intermittent not on during test

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 51,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 51,447 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 51,047 miles

E M S light on

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 11 Jan 2017 50,618 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 50,134 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 48,737 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 48,737 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 47,761 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 46,204 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 43,540 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 39,537 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 36,692 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 34,799 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 30,952 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 30,952 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 25,777 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 21,008 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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LX51 HSC is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LX51 HSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX51 HSC registered?

LX51 HSC is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LX51 HSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX51 HSC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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