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LY51 GGE

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,870 mi
Last recorded69,870 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 GGE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 69,870 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 65,566 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 65,566 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box rotten (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 55,812 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross member / body mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 55,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At brake compensator area above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross member / body mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 54,951 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 53,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material number of rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Oct 2020 53,341 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 52,658 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 50,933 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 49,086 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 47,581 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 45,887 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 44,782 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 43,869 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 42,331 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 41,569 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 40,206 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 39,272 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 38,012 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 36,756 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 70,093 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 29,088 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 29,075 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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 GGE is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LY51 GGE, 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 LY51 GGE registered?

LY51 GGE is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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The MOT history for LY51 GGE shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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