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OV51 GHA

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

112,368 mi
Last recorded112,368 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 GHA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 112,368 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 112,354 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 105,736 miles

boot floor rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2024 104,996 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 104,707 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 104,657 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 102,131 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

boot floor corroded

both inner sills corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2018 90,282 miles

boot floor corroded

n/s/f brake binding slightly

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2018 90,262 miles

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

boot floor corroded

n/s/f brake binding slightly

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2017 79,900 miles

EML on

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

o/s/r tyre split and perished

Pass 13 Jun 2016 70,686 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 62,904 miles

fuel pipes rusted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 57,539 miles

corrosion on underbody

engine management light on

Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,361 miles

corrosion on underbody..corrosion on underbody components

engine management light on

Fail 15 Mar 2013 52,361 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion on underbody..corrosion on underbody components

engine management light on

Pass 4 Nov 2011 46,331 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 39,552 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 31,822 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 25,158 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 23,425 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 20,763 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 15,649 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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OV51 GHA is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 OV51 GHA, 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 OV51 GHA registered?

OV51 GHA is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 November 2001.

Is OV51 GHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 GHA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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