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PE51 YEB

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,098 mi
Last recorded88,098 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 YEB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 88,098 miles

vehicle covered in thick underseal on all underside

Pass 15 Nov 2024 82,520 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both headlights opaque

factory fitted sill covers fitted obscuring full sill inspection

Pass 14 Nov 2023 74,665 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted obscuring full sill inspection

Pass 17 Nov 2022 69,527 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 67,522 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 64,984 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 64,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 63,578 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 61,785 miles

Offside Front wiper blade torn slightly at top edge

Rear exhaust silencer box corroding

Fail 7 Jan 2019 61,784 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wiper blade torn slightly at top edge

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

Rear exhaust silencer box corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2018 59,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth + surface cracks on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre - surface cracks on outer sidewall

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

Rear exhaust silencer box corroding

Pass 3 Jan 2017 57,755 miles

exhaust rear silencer box corroding

Fail 3 Jan 2017 57,752 miles

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

exhaust front pipe heat shield insecure

exhaust rear silencer box corroding

Pass 4 Jan 2016 55,924 miles

exhaust front silencer box heat shield insecure

exhaust rear silencer box corroding

Pass 5 Jan 2015 51,557 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 10 Jan 2014 45,766 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 42,995 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 43,985 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 35,755 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 28,868 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 25,393 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 23,565 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 21,432 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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PE51 YEB is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PE51 YEB, 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

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What year was PE51 YEB registered?

PE51 YEB is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is PE51 YEB safe to buy?

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