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GV51 GPY

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

79,969 mi
Last recorded79,969 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 GPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 79,969 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 79,967 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 74,705 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 28 Jul 2023 74,690 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Hub (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 70,847 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 70,803 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hub seal damp/leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 67,134 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear body corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2020 64,161 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 64,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 61,395 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Apr 2019 61,386 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 57,232 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 53,296 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 53,296 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 51,327 miles

2 chips in centre of windscreen

Both front inner wings corroded through

Brake pipes into rear compensator corroded

Rear trailing arm bushes split

inner sill panels corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2016 51,327 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

2 chips in centre of windscreen

Both front inner wings corroded through

Brake pipes into rear compensator corroded

Rear trailing arm bushes split

inner sill panels corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 49,745 miles

Both rear trailing arm rear bushes perished

two chips in windscreen

Fail 25 Mar 2015 49,745 miles

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

Both rear trailing arm rear bushes perished

two chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2014 48,263 miles

brake pipe across rear axle corroded

front exhaust pipe broken away from catalyst and pipe in poor condition

two chips in centre of windscreen

Fail 26 Mar 2014 48,263 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pipe across rear axle corroded

front brake discs corroded

front exhaust pipe broken away from catalyst and pipe in poor condition

rear exhaust corroded and outer skin falling off

two chips in centre of windscreen

Pass 8 Mar 2013 46,838 miles

Both rear lamp damaged Both front brake metal pipes starting to rust

Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,483 miles

Both rear lamp lens damaged

Rear exhaust sections corroded and poor condition.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,228 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 42,480 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 41,927 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 40,715 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,713 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 28,431 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 28,431 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 26,378 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2004 19,546 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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GV51 GPY is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 GV51 GPY, 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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GV51 GPY is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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