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GL02 ZSJ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

115,811 mi
Last recorded115,811 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 ZSJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 115,811 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, size 205 70 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 115,805 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 115,669 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 112,951 miles

slight play in o/s/f swivel hub and starting to leak

under floor and inner and outer sills corroded but not holed

Fail 27 Mar 2019 112,951 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f swivel hub and starting to leak

under floor and inner and outer sills corroded but not holed

Pass 12 Apr 2018 110,907 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 108,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 108,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 103,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 103,880 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2014 101,778 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 99,045 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 99,045 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 97,355 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished badly

nearside front tyre perished badly

rear exhaust box deteariorating

Fail 5 Sep 2012 97,355 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished badly

nearside front tyre perished badly

rear exhaust box deteariorating

Pass 31 Aug 2011 95,548 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/rear and n/s/front tyres perished bady

Fail 18 Aug 2011 92,545 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

has a oil leak on n/s front wheel hub

o/s/rear and n/s/front tyres perished bady

Pass 1 Sep 2010 86,140 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Fail 27 Aug 2010 86,138 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Sep 2009 84,309 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 84,304 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 82,006 miles

front axle vent pipes corroded

off side and near side front drive spheers corroded and oitted

slight front screen damage zone b

Fail 15 Jul 2008 82,006 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front axle vent pipes corroded

off side and near side front drive spheers corroded and oitted

slight front screen damage zone b

Pass 18 Jul 2007 71,722 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 59,271 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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GL02 ZSJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ZSJ, 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 GL02 ZSJ registered?

GL02 ZSJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 July 2002.

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