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LY51 VVS

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

98,639 mi
Last recorded98,639 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 VVS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 98,639 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 98,608 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 98,608 miles

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 ()

Pass 10 Sep 2024 89,644 miles

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 ()

Pass 15 Sep 2023 82,562 miles

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))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 82,562 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 80,497 miles

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.

Fail 5 Sep 2022 80,490 miles

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.

Pass 1 Mar 2021 77,608 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 77,606 miles

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 75,885 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 75,883 miles

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))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 70,211 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 68,215 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 64,485 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 62,475 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 59,394 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 54,550 miles

both rear tyres getting close to the limit

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 14 Dec 2012 54,550 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 54,254 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 54,254 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 53,113 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 47,578 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 39,816 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 84,644 miles

Front brakes binding slightly.

Pass 5 Dec 2006 30,443 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 25,120 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 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.

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What year was LY51 VVS registered?

LY51 VVS is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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