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GL51 WUM

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,986 mi
Last recorded122,986 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 WUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 122,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre nailed

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

both front body mountings / out riggers starting to corrode

fuel pipes corroding

Fail 26 Apr 2023 122,979 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour n/s o/s light out put not of the same light o/s is duller (4.1.4 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension ball cover seals are leaking (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted on outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover seal is leaking (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn joint is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached joints are badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened outer c/v ball covers are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity light glass is damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise front n/s o/s inner wings are corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2022 103,339 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

slight movement in n/s/f suspension sphere

Fail 6 Apr 2022 103,337 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

slight movement in n/s/f suspension sphere

Pass 2 Mar 2021 79,070 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 78,802 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 71,521 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play hub assembly (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 66,852 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 64,369 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 62,031 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 60,373 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 58,026 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 54,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 54,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 51,719 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/f o/s/f oil pipe for hub carroded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 47,440 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 43,073 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 39,184 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 34,604 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre has irregular wear to outer part of tyre but not excessive.

Pass 26 Nov 2007 30,992 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 30,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 26,339 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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GL51 WUM is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GL51 WUM, 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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GL51 WUM is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 January 2002.

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