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GN51 KPV

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,465 mi
Last recorded163,465 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 KPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 163,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2018 159,073 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 155,300 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 147,345 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor and rear chassis areas (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 147,050 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor and rear chassis areas (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 143,236 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 143,236 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 141,041 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 136,313 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 136,313 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 129,304 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 129,304 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 120,776 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 110,611 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 100,919 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 94,028 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 86,293 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 76,990 miles

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

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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GN51 KPV is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GN51 KPV, 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 GN51 KPV registered?

GN51 KPV is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is GN51 KPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 KPV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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