MOT Status
ValidMileage
98,639 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Lower vehicle extensively undersealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()
fuel pipes corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All other (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Lower vehicle extensively undersealed
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL ()
rear to front fuel pipes badly corroded
Brake performance unable to be tested due to burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to front (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Lower vehicle extensively undersealed
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL ()
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind and below headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL ()
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL (5.2.3 (f))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
unable to fully assess condition of underside of vehicle and components as heavily undersealed.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
unable to fully assess condition of underside of vehicle and components as heavily undersealed.
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear tyres getting close to the limit
slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
both rear tyres getting close to the limit
slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brakes binding slightly.
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
LY51 VVS is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 VVS, 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
How do I check the history of LY51 VVS?
You can check the full history of LY51 VVS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was LY51 VVS registered?
LY51 VVS is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 December 2001.
Is LY51 VVS safe to buy?
The MOT history for LY51 VVS shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does LY51 VVS have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LY51 VVS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.