MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,392 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded badly corroded ()
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material badly corroding covered in dirt (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively back joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both fronts lower (5.3.2 (c))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both fronts inner d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust system insecure bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis frame (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides front chassis support frame inner wing areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded badly corroded ()
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material badly corroding covered in dirt (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively back joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both fronts lower (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play hub assembly (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush at axle (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near o/s rear spring front mount (2.4.A.3)
Corrosion to the nearside inner wing but not in prescribed area
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear propshaft uj slight play
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Corrosion to the nearside inner wing but not in prescribed area
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear propshaft uj slight play
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Centre Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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LY51 GDU is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 LY51 GDU, 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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LY51 GDU is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 November 2001.
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