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GJ02 WTR

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,421 mi
Last recorded85,421 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 WTR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2024 85,421 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail area excessively holded / corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged excessively deteriorated (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged excessively deteriorated (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged excessively deteriorated (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front panel area excessively holded / corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front panel area excessively holded / corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear panel area excessively holded / corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

n/s/r handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

rear seats and seat belts NOT tested due too seat folded away as items stored on seats

under side of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 6 Dec 2022 85,058 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 82,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn hub (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal slight weep

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 75,557 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out post fixing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 75,557 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out post fixing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 75,352 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 36 (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body out post fixing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear reversing lamps not working

Pass 2 Apr 2019 71,208 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 71,208 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,927 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 70,927 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush perished (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 69,659 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside mirror lens distorted

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Rear inner sills starting to corrode near rear body mountings

Rear shock absorber rubber mounting bushes perished

Rear trailing arm rearmost bushes deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2017 69,659 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leaking (7.4.B.1)

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe cracked (7.1.2)

Front coil springs corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside mirror lens distorted

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear shock absorber casing corroded

Rear inner sills starting to corrode near rear body mountings

Rear shock absorber rubber mounting bushes perished

Rear trailing arm rearmost bushes deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2016 66,851 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre section of exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body corroded where bolts to chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body corroded where bolts to chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 63,769 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 60,686 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Mar 2013 57,399 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 54,382 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 51,225 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 51,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 46,738 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,877 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 37,605 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 37,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 32,393 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 26,677 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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GJ02 WTR is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GJ02 WTR, 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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GJ02 WTR is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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