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G1 KTJ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

87,955 mi
Last recorded87,955 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 KTJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 87,955 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill and floor by body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material top of coil spring (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis/Floor around body mount (heavily corroded) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 86,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

all suspension & underneath areas heavily corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2024 86,628 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength center body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 85,192 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 83,740 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 82,182 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 81,348 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 79,713 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 77,247 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 73,495 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 70,156 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 70,156 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 66,454 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 62,820 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 58,909 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 54,682 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 50,663 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,066 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 40,136 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 34,510 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 26,995 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,371 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 21,371 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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G1 KTJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 G1 KTJ, 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 G1 KTJ registered?

G1 KTJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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