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GN02 CTO

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,454 mi
Last recorded102,454 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 CTO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 102,454 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 102,423 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Poss axle seal ??? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrule's corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front's across front axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 97,892 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Stone chip on screen not affecting drivers view

Fail 11 Nov 2020 97,872 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

headlights misted

Pass 29 Apr 2019 94,044 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 83,782 miles

Metal fuel pipes corroded in places.

Nearside Front Tyre tread worn on outer edge.

Pass 3 May 2017 75,271 miles

Fuel pipes corroding in places.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 75,259 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To load valve. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipes corroding in places.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,747 miles

exhaust corroded and has a slight blow

fuel line corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 52,534 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 50,562 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2014 50,561 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 48,360 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 46,047 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 46,047 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 44,150 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 42,140 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 24 May 2010 42,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,202 miles

slight play in offside front hub

Pass 10 Jun 2008 37,883 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 37,880 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 35,581 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 33,044 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 33,044 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GN02 CTO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GN02 CTO, 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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GN02 CTO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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