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LY51 GDU

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,392 mi
Last recorded124,392 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 GDU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 124,392 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 124,042 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 112,968 miles

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 ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 102,689 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 102,660 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 97,064 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 97,063 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 88,410 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 88,410 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 80,561 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 80,073 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 74,655 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 66,514 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 59,270 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 52,319 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 52,319 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 45,525 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 38,827 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 32,131 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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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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