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GD51 FHY

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,196 mi
Last recorded108,196 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 FHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 108,196 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear fuel pipes corroded

oil leak from front axle nearside swivel hub

oil leak from offside front axle swivel hub

Pass 17 Mar 2017 102,874 miles

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

Front bumper damaged

Off side belt has button stitched in to it but webbing ok

Fail 17 Mar 2017 102,873 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front bumper damaged

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

Off side belt has button stitched in to it but webbing ok

Pass 17 Mar 2016 96,755 miles

slight corrosion to rear fuel pipes

Pass 8 Apr 2015 91,539 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to rear fuel pipes

Pass 13 Mar 2014 85,066 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 78,292 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 70,687 miles

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

Rear exhuast box deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 70,392 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhuast box deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 62,521 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 62,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 54,652 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 47,381 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 47,380 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 41,882 miles

Nearside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 41,882 miles

Nearside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 35,721 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2006 30,201 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 FHY is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GD51 FHY, 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 FHY is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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