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GJ52 ZRO

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

200,564 mi
Last recorded200,564 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 ZRO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 200,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2025 200,508 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 189,157 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind headlamps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 174,197 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes above coil spring (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 159,910 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all three above suspension coil spring (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 159,642 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all three above suspension coil spring (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 144,470 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 144,286 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 130,742 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 117,918 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 107,150 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 101,232 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 93,448 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Vehicle structure slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 87,395 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 80,716 miles

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

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

n/s/f axle shpere seal leaking badly oil/grease

n/s/f hub lower support bearing has bad play

n/s/f side light dim (bulb deteriorated)

o/s/f axle shpere seal seeping oil/grease

o/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 15 Oct 2014 80,716 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f axle shpere seal leaking badly oil/grease

n/s/f hub lower support bearing has bad play

n/s/f side light dim (bulb deteriorated)

o/s/f axle shpere seal seeping oil/grease

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 9 Oct 2013 74,225 miles

baffles broken up in rear exhaust box

front discs lipped and corroded

front pads worn low

oil leak from bell housing

osf hub seal leaking

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 10 Oct 2012 67,654 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 61,378 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 61,378 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 55,284 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 55,282 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside front hub leaking oil due to bearing failure.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 48,533 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 40,204 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 40,204 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 33,790 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 18,381 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 ZRO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GJ52 ZRO, 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 GJ52 ZRO registered?

GJ52 ZRO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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