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GD51 FHW

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,128 mi
Last recorded80,128 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 FHW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026 80,128 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Underside rusty in places

Pass 1 Nov 2025 75,294 miles

slight oil leaks

slight rust rear brake pipes

slight rust underside

Pass 2 Nov 2024 69,996 miles

brake pipes fuel pipes suspension slight rusty

n/s/f tyre worn low

underside slight rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2023 68,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underside corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 15 Nov 2022 66,788 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

general underside corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2021 64,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 64,445 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 61,914 miles

Front exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 15 Nov 2019 59,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

variuse components under side slight corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2019 59,577 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

variuse components under side slight corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2018 57,795 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 56,373 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 55,074 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 53,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/70/15H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/70/15H (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear seat belt not tested due to child seat

Pass 11 Nov 2014 51,770 miles

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

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 14 Nov 2013 50,364 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 50,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 16 Nov 2012 45,892 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 39,248 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 32,957 miles

SLIGHT LEAK FROM OIL FILTER

Pass 24 Oct 2009 24,186 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 17,901 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE 205/70/15S

TRACKING

Pass 13 Nov 2007 13,211 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 9,681 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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GD51 FHW is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GD51 FHW, 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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GD51 FHW is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 January 2002.

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