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G19 DES

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

34,669 mi
Last recorded34,669 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG19 DES
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 34,669 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 33,582 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 30,694 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 29,282 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 27,872 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 27,861 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 25,902 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 22,529 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 22,516 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 19,329 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 19,326 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 14,539 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 10,290 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 10,033 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 8,781 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 8,732 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 8,587 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 8,554 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 8,212 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 7,749 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 7,696 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 7,559 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 7,559 miles

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

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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G19 DES is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 G19 DES, 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.

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What year was G19 DES registered?

G19 DES is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is G19 DES safe to buy?

The MOT history for G19 DES shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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