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GN02 TVZ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

120,147 mi
Last recorded120,147 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 TVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2025 120,147 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Jun 2024 114,954 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 113,117 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 108,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 7 Jun 2022 108,960 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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Pass 28 May 2021 101,514 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 92,381 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019
Pass 20 Jun 2018 44,046 miles

chips in screen x3

front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn outer edge close to legal limit

rear brake pipes to comp valve corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017

all fuel lines have some corrosion

all vacuum pipes too four wheel drive units are corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2017

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all fuel lines have some corrosion

all vacuum pipes too four wheel drive units are corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 43,354 miles

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

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 18 Apr 2016 43,351 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2015 40,168 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 37,583 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013
Fail 26 Mar 2013

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 6,163 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 234 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 234 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2010 33,373 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 32,744 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 52,765 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 21,611 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 14,049 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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GN02 TVZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GN02 TVZ, 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 TVZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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The MOT history for GN02 TVZ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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