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MT51 VGG

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

108,416 mi
Last recorded108,416 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 VGG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 108,416 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine oil and front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle shock absorber and spring mountings , rear body, inner fronty wings, rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 104,899 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 104,895 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 100,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 23 Jan 2023 100,691 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Jan 2022 96,391 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General chassis and body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Jan 2021 92,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 12 Nov 2019 87,785 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both swivel hubs corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around headlamps under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear seats folded

vehicle undersealed

Pass 17 Nov 2018 85,051 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced round headlamps in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front hub seal seaping

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking round tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 85,051 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both sills At rear Body Mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced round headlamps in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front hub seal seaping

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking round tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 82,569 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear seats folded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 80,902 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 80,902 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 79,482 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 78,448 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 78,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 76,293 miles

both front to rear brake pipes showing corrosion

both rear shockers bushes cracked/worn

exhaust system showing corrosion

fuel pipes showing corrosion

offside front hub seal showing slight dampness

offside/nearside sills to floors showing corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2013 76,293 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes showing corrosion

both rear shockers bushes cracked/worn

exhaust system showing corrosion

fuel pipes showing corrosion

offside front hub seal showing slight dampness

offside/nearside sills to floors showing corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2012 73,200 miles

exhaust system showing corrosion

fuel pipes showing slight corrosion

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

slight dampness around offside front hub seal

Fail 25 Oct 2012 73,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust system showing corrosion

fuel pipes showing slight corrosion

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

slight dampness around offside front hub seal

Pass 21 Nov 2011 70,008 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 61,621 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 54,445 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2008 47,474 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 41,585 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 35,768 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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MT51 VGG is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 MT51 VGG, 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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MT51 VGG is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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