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LY51 VUN

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

107,443 mi
Last recorded107,443 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 VUN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 107,443 miles

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

all tyres cracking

front king pins have slight movement

front swivels leaking grease

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

intermediate body mounts corroded but not seriously weakened

nearside rear body mount corroded but not seriously weakened

offside rear crossmember corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2025 103,945 miles

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

all tyres cracking

nearside front swivel weeping

nearside rear boot floor corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2024 100,497 miles

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

all tyres cracking/perishing

nearside rear upper boot floor corroded above body mount

Pass 1 Mar 2023 96,630 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 95,445 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 93,876 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 92,796 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 91,279 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 89,483 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged at rear by tank (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion behind headlamp (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 86,862 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 84,144 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 81,211 miles

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

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

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

Only one horn button working

Pass 6 Jan 2014 78,499 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 75,245 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 72,526 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 70,225 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 67,040 miles

N/s/r lamp cracked

Rear bumper damaged n/s tapped over

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 59,781 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 97,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 54,173 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 48,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 39,792 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 39,792 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VUN is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 VUN, 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 VUN registered?

LY51 VUN is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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