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GN51 KTO

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,512 mi
Last recorded162,512 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 KTO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 162,512 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front body mount areas corroded

handbrake effort only just met

Fail 11 Sep 2024 162,479 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and body mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front body mount areas corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2023 156,538 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front body mounts corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2022 151,490 miles

all tryes slightly perrishing

Fail 26 Aug 2022 151,404 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all tryes slightly perrishing

Pass 7 Sep 2021 145,220 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

centre prop shaft is worn

general underbody corrosion

n/s rear number plate light is not working

Fail 6 Sep 2021 145,220 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow o/s front vacuum hose is split (1.1.3 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

centre prop shaft is worn

general underbody corrosion

n/s rear number plate light is not working

Pass 12 Aug 2020 936,683 miles

Rear shock bushes perrishing

fuel lines rusty

general under body corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2020 139,517 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear shock bushes perrishing

fuel lines rusty

general under body corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2019 134,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wiper split

plastic side skirts fitted could not view

Fail 16 Aug 2019 134,071 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wiper split

plastic side skirts fitted could not view

Pass 20 Aug 2018 129,361 miles

Rear seats loaded could not test belts

Rear wiper split

brake fluid low

plastic side skirts fitted could not test cills

Fail 17 Aug 2018 129,361 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear seats loaded could not test belts

Rear wiper split

brake fluid low

plastic side skirts fitted could not test cills

Pass 16 Aug 2017 124,377 miles

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

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

both rear seats not in upright position, seat/seatbelts could not be tested

front arm rubber bushes are perished

front tyres are perished

general under body corrosion

n/s front hub (ball joint) has play

Pass 16 Aug 2016 119,010 miles

Front panel is slightly corroded

under body is muddy

Pass 12 Aug 2015 113,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 113,678 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 110,840 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 108,953 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 105,392 miles

center exhaust hanger broken

exhaust detorated

Pass 22 Aug 2011 101,193 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 101,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 94,346 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 85,704 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 75,628 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 68,585 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 63,502 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 53,235 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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GN51 KTO is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KTO, 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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GN51 KTO is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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