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GL02 XOB

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

114,084 mi
Last recorded114,084 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 XOB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 114,084 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 114,067 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 107,269 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 107,267 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 107,263 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 99,840 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 93,682 miles

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 84,469 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 83,383 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 81,709 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 81,709 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 79,869 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 77,335 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 75,325 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 75,325 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 74,120 miles

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

Offside Front oil leak from o/s/f wheel hub

hand brake warning lamp on

Fail 25 Aug 2016 74,120 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases last 2 sections (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front oil leak from o/s/f wheel hub

hand brake warning lamp on

Pass 4 Aug 2015 73,199 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s front lower swivel joints

Pass 28 Aug 2014 72,248 miles

handbrake/brake fluid light on --level ok h-brake working

Pass 30 Aug 2013 70,998 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 68,635 miles

slight play in the o/s and n/s front lower swivels

Pass 1 Sep 2011 67,585 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 66,555 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 65,289 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 61,908 miles

All four tyres have cuts to tread area

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 61,908 miles

All four tyres have cuts to tread area

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 51,319 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 40,937 miles

both front wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 25 Jul 2006 40,937 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front wiper blades in poor condition

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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GL02 XOB is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 GL02 XOB, 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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GL02 XOB is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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