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GK51 EKX

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,089 mi
Last recorded95,089 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 EKX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 95,089 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 94,812 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 87,402 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 78,824 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 76,968 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2022 76,968 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2020 71,693 miles

Backbox casing heavily corroded and coming away from backbox

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper bull bar loose on one side

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 71,693 miles

Backbox casing heavily corroded and coming away from backbox

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper bull bar loose on one side

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 67,090 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front bull bar loose.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded and delaminated.

Fail 9 May 2019 67,088 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front bull bar loose.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded and delaminated.

Pass 5 May 2018 64,036 miles

Centre exhaust bracket snapped

EML on

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 61,737 miles

Advise; exhaust centre section bracket broken mounting not supporting, rear silencer outer layer corroded away.

Pass 9 May 2016 54,316 miles

corrosion to front & rear metal brake pipes

engine management fault as indicated by the warning lamp

rear exhaust silencer box outer casing is deteriorated - no gas leak from exhaust system

sill covers restricting view of both sides outer body sills

Fail 6 May 2016 54,316 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front hub seal is leaking grease - back plate is contaminated does not appear to have contaminated brakes

corrosion to front & rear metal brake pipes

engine management fault as indicated by the warning lamp

note - vehicle front suspension steam cleaned prior to test

rear exhaust silencer box outer casing is deteriorated - no gas leak from exhaust system

sill covers restricting view of both sides outer body sills

Pass 7 May 2015 50,844 miles

engine warning light on

front and rear brake pipes rusting

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away

Pass 2 May 2014 49,332 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes upto compensator

corrosion to rear floor pan

exhaust backbox outer casing deteriorating

outer sill covers fitted unable to assess sills properly

Pass 26 Apr 2013 47,499 miles

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away

Pass 10 May 2012 44,715 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 43,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 41,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 37,589 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 37,589 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,934 miles

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

O/S blade split

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 28,530 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 24,005 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 24,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 19,330 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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GK51 EKX is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EKX, 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 GK51 EKX registered?

GK51 EKX is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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