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GK52 EWE

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,895 mi
Last recorded87,895 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 EWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 87,895 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 82,221 miles

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroding

osf king pins have slight play

Fail 17 Aug 2016 82,217 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroding

osf king pins have slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2015 75,283 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

os wing has slight damage

osf big ball joint has slight play

Pass 11 Aug 2014 69,096 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on dash

os big ball joint has slight play

os wing miror has slight damage

Pass 8 Aug 2013 62,311 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

axel breather pipes corroding

drivers wing mirror slight damage

engine management light on dash

nsr and osf suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 14 Aug 2012 55,653 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front axel braether pipes corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2011 46,313 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 46,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 42,499 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Slight oil leak from the offside front axle oil seal

Pass 27 May 2009 37,257 miles

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

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

o/s/f swivel hub worn

Pass 28 May 2008 33,369 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 39,267 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2007 39,265 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2006 25,929 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2005 23,190 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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GK52 EWE is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GK52 EWE, 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 GK52 EWE registered?

GK52 EWE is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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