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GF52 EJA

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,324 mi
Last recorded91,324 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 EJA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 91,324 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 89,648 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 86,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 80,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes (around rear offside coil spring) and on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system misaligned and x1 mounting rubber not attached

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 80,747 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working Both rear outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes (around rear offside coil spring) and on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system misaligned and x1 mounting rubber not attached

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 77,051 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 74,473 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 74,471 miles

Front Steering arm fractured (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 74,121 miles

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

DAMAGE TO THE N/S OF VEHICLE BUT NO SHARP EDGES

N/S AND THE O/S INNER SILLS ARE RUSTY

REAR EXHAUST BOX IS RUSTY

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE IS RUSTY

Fail 7 Nov 2018 74,121 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

DAMAGE TO THE N/S OF VEHICLE BUT NO SHARP EDGES

N/S AND THE O/S INNER SILLS ARE RUSTY

REAR EXHAUST BOX IS RUSTY

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE IS RUSTY

Pass 7 Nov 2017 73,129 miles

Corrosion starting to appear on rear floor pan and inner sills

Rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2016 71,635 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Cross axel (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 71,635 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Both rear inner sills corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Near side rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Near side rear tyre perished

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Cross axel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 69,475 miles

surface corrosion to underside, brake and fuel lines will require attention before next MOT

Fail 2 Nov 2015 69,475 miles

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to underside, brake and fuel lines will require attention before next MOT

Fail 5 Nov 2014 66,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight leak from nearside front tractor joint, offside front joint slightly corroded

Surface corrosion on brake pipes, suspension components, floorpan and inner sills

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 66,612 miles

Slight leak from nearside front tractor joint, offside front joint slightly corroded

Surface corrosion on brake pipes, suspension components, floorpan and inner sills

Fail 3 Oct 2013 63,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2013 63,036 miles

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2012 58,630 miles

outter sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2012 58,630 miles

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

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,258 miles

Exhaust system corroaded

Rear brake pipes slightly corroaded

Sun sticker strip on windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2010 52,597 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 47,776 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 47,776 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 39,059 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 36,673 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 32,428 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 32,426 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 25,634 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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GF52 EJA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF52 EJA, 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 GF52 EJA registered?

GF52 EJA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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