2001 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · DX51 VRT
2001 Suzuki Jimny (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 78,469 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI JIMNY
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,469 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX51 VRT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 78,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX51 VRT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Suzuki Jimny (DX51 VRT) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mount”; “Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounti”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
DX51 VRT Mileage History
- 09/05/202476,148 mi
- 29/04/202577,807 mi+1,659 mi
- 08/05/202577,807 mi
- 24/04/202678,463 mi+656 mi
- 01/05/202678,469 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,174 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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