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GK51 EEM

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

50,129 mi
Last recorded50,129 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 EEM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 50,129 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 48,119 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 46,427 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 44,702 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 44,702 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 43,075 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 41,255 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 39,259 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 36,923 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 34,760 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 32,528 miles

Nearside Front brake slight rubbing

Pass 3 Nov 2015 30,197 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 27,850 miles

back box corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2014 27,850 miles

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

back box corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2013 25,520 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 22,990 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 20,882 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges and perished

Fail 7 Nov 2011 20,882 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges and perished

Pass 4 Apr 2011 20,013 miles

Engine management light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs heavily corroded

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Apr 2011 20,013 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine management light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs heavily corroded

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Oct 2009 19,215 miles

Advise engine light is on

Advise tyre side walls are starting to deteriorate on all 4 tyres

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 18,331 miles

Advise N/S/F brake hose ferrules are starting to corrode

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise All 4 tyres are starting to deteriorate on side walls

Pass 5 Oct 2007 15,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 14,223 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 12,645 miles

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

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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GK51 EEM is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GK51 EEM, 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 GK51 EEM registered?

GK51 EEM is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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