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OEZ 5485

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

148,964 mi
Last recorded148,964 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEZ 5485
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 148,964 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 144,144 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 144,143 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength triangle plate on outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 141,593 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 139,774 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 138,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim barely on upper limit, advise adjusting.

Underbody has been undersealed

Fail 24 Aug 2021 138,516 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body mount corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body mount corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body mount corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 137,633 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 136,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LEGAL LIMIT!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 136,469 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Added water !! (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LEGAL LIMIT!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted aim (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 135,226 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 135,226 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 132,844 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 130,819 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 128,609 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 126,126 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both the front coil springs are corroded

both the front tyres are perrished dot codes 2009

the center box bracket is deteriated

the high level stop lamp has two bulbs not working

there is corrosion on the iosr lower and nsr lower floor pan areas where chalked they are in 30 cm of body mounting from body to chassis but the body is not insecure

Fail 13 Aug 2014 126,094 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both the front coil springs are corroded

both the front tyres are perrished dot codes 2009

the center box support bracket is deteriated and insecure

the high level stop lamp has two bulbs not working

Pass 1 Aug 2013 120,788 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 115,733 miles

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Aug 2011 109,000 miles

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Jul 2010 100,672 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 100,672 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 91,483 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 83,413 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 74,072 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 74,072 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 64,138 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 63,992 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/s/f/wheel lightly binding when brakes released

Pass 18 Aug 2005 51,647 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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OEZ 5485 is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 OEZ 5485, 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 OEZ 5485 registered?

OEZ 5485 is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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