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EK52 GFJ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,788 mi
Last recorded167,788 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 GFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 167,788 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

screen damaged in swept area but not affecting drivers view of road

Pass 20 Feb 2015 164,560 miles

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

front windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view to the road

slight bind to the offside front brake

slight oil leak from the nearside rear hub seal

Pass 9 Dec 2013 153,670 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front tyres cracking

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 31 Oct 2013 153,618 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 144,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 125,273 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 101,595 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 75,456 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 75,456 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

rear silencer casing very rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2008 66,129 miles

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

offside front hub has oil leak/slight play

Pass 16 Oct 2007 55,977 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

slight play nearside/offside front tractor joints

Pass 12 Oct 2006 44,146 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 44,146 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EK52 GFJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 59,569 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 EK52 GFJ, 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 24 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 EK52 GFJ registered?

EK52 GFJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is EK52 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK52 GFJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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