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GF02 VKT

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,473 mi
Last recorded89,473 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 VKT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 89,473 miles

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure held up with tap (4.7.1 (c) (i))

engine smoking

rear floor corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2019 89,473 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

engine smoking

rear floor corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 88,195 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres perished + o/s rear

o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 88,500 miles

rear service brake needs adjustment- efficiency low

Fail 21 Jun 2017 114,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Statutory seat belt missing both rear stalks (5.1.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 82,679 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 78,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all brake pipes slightly corroded. rear axle bushes have slight play

Pass 19 May 2014 82,470 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 74,232 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 74,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 64,989 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011

both rear coil springs coroded

rear tail box coroded

slight corosion on rear metal brake pipes

slight dampness on o/s/f swivel hub

slight n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

vehicle burning oil slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2010 56,236 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 56,122 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 46,226 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2008 37,820 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 27,232 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 24,913 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 20,773 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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GF02 VKT is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GF02 VKT, 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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GF02 VKT is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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