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MX51 YGE

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,353 mi
Last recorded69,353 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 YGE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 69,353 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion.

Pass 28 Sep 2022 69,144 miles

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

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 22 Sep 2022 69,139 miles

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2021

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2020 68,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

eml on

Pass 21 Sep 2018

Under body painted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under body painted

Pass 27 Sep 2017

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

engine light on

Pass 13 Sep 2016

all brake lines heavily painted/greased

oil leak on engine and diffs

underbody heavily painted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 68,115 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 68,109 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 67,401 miles

condition of offside front brake disc

corrosion rear inner wheel arches near to body mounts

exhaust system condition

Pass 11 Sep 2013 66,400 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012
Pass 27 Sep 2011 62,734 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs outer faces corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2010 60,905 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s front brake disc outer surface pitted.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 59,374 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

ageing cracks on n/s and o/s front tyres.

ageing cracks on o/s rear tyre.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 57,578 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

ageing cracks on n/s and o/s front tyres.

ageing cracks on o/s rear tyre.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 54,762 miles

ageing cracks on nearside and offside front tyres.

ageing cracks on offside rear tyre.

battery insecure.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 53,240 miles

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

o/s front,o/s rear and n/s front tyres are cracked/perished on side walls.o/s front tyre also has nail in tread.

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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MX51 YGE is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MX51 YGE, 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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MX51 YGE is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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