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GB51 PUG

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,846 mi
Last recorded79,846 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB51 PUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 79,846 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2025 79,844 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel lines rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 77,111 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 77,111 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak from metal pipes along chaiss (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 72,040 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded and holed

Fail 25 Feb 2023 72,040 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded and holed

Pass 17 Jan 2022 62,310 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel pipes slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 56,749 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 52,628 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABOVE O/S/R SPRING (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT LOAD SENSING VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 52,628 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABOVE O/S/R SPRING (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT LOAD SENSING VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 47,728 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear exhaust silencer outer case deterioating

Fail 16 Jul 2018 47,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower shock absorber bush

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

Offside Front Lower shock absorber bush

Rear exhaust silencer outer case deterioating

Pass 17 Jul 2017 41,865 miles

Central exhaust bracket corroded and snapped but still considered secure

Offside Front tyre in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2016 41,388 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 40,249 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 39,094 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 37,889 miles

Fuel and brake pipes covered in grease

Outer sills covered in plastic

Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,125 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 34,066 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 34,050 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 34,047 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 31,474 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 16 May 2006 31,474 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GB51 PUG is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 GB51 PUG, 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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GB51 PUG is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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