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GJ52 VYR

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

39,324 mi
Last recorded39,324 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 VYR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2025 39,324 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 35,632 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

steering box damp

Pass 4 Oct 2022 34,651 miles

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated by tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 76,052 miles

cover sills fitted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear BOOT FLOOR CORRODING

Fail 8 Oct 2021 76,052 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OSF AND NSF (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear BOOT FLOOR CORRODING

cover sills fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2019 74,897 miles

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

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

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

rear boot floor holed and corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2019 74,897 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear compensator pipe no,2 (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

rear boot floor holed and corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 71,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front small chip on front o/s windscreen

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre exhaust bracket rusted through

excessive corrosion on rear boot floor

Pass 21 Sep 2017 69,165 miles

Front nearside and offside swivel joints slightly corroded

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

Rear exhaust hangers deteriorated

front and rear tyres perished/cracking

Fail 19 Sep 2017 69,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Front nearside and offside swivel joints slightly corroded

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

Rear exhaust hangers deteriorated

front and rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2016 66,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 65,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 65,261 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle cylinder to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear hose to offside cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 62,815 miles

Oil leak

engine light on dash.

exhaust back box daamged.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 59,610 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 59,610 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 63,752 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

engine light on dash

part of exhaust cover loose

Pass 26 Aug 2011 52,938 miles

Nearside rear sill has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2010 49,129 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 49,127 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 39,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,985 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 22,101 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 16,946 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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GJ52 VYR is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GJ52 VYR, 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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GJ52 VYR is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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