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GN02 VGR

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,703 mi
Last recorded138,703 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 VGR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 138,703 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 138,659 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Jul 2024 131,561 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 122,924 miles

o/s/f swivel joint worn

rear brake pipes corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2022 119,773 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

towbar socket and wiring not fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2021 111,449 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front slight play in axle swivel joint

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 111,445 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front slight play in axle swivel joint

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 106,736 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 106,736 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 104,459 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 102,547 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 100,332 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 97,530 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 97,530 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 93,802 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 89,118 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 84,703 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 80,542 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 76,285 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 71,971 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 67,623 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 63,009 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 59,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 54,348 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 VGR is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VGR, 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 VGR is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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