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LY51 GGP

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

113,218 mi
Last recorded113,218 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 GGP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 113,218 miles

BOTH nearside front & offside rear wheel arch extensions damaged

Offside Rear Lamp cluster (lower) impact damaged

Offside Rear Lamp cluster (upper) impact damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2026 113,214 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH nearside front & offside rear wheel arch extensions damaged

Offside Rear Lamp cluster (lower) impact damaged

Offside Rear Lamp cluster (upper) impact damaged

Pass 2 May 2024 113,000 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2024 112,996 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 112,657 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 May 2023 112,657 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2022 112,542 miles

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened not within prescribed area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear upper rear lights inop

Fail 7 May 2022 112,542 miles

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened not within prescribed area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear upper rear lights inop

Pass 19 Oct 2020 111,786 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 106,680 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 101,713 miles

Centre exhaust rubber broken, exhaust still secure

Fail 28 Feb 2017 101,713 miles

Centre exhaust rubber broken, exhaust still secure

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 96,952 miles

Nearside Front tyre on limit

all tyres cracked

front discs slight corrosion

front tyres worn unevenly (req tracking)

oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2016 96,952 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre on limit

all tyres cracked

front discs slight corrosion

front tyres worn unevenly (req tracking)

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 91,924 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 91,924 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both inner sill panels have slight corrosion

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2014 85,286 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 78,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 72,436 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

corrosion to rear fuel pipe

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2012 72,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion to rear fuel pipe

rear exhaust deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2011 68,261 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2009 63,278 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 56,979 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 45,939 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 35,509 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 GGP is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GGP, 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 LY51 GGP registered?

LY51 GGP is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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