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GN52 YEC

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,452 mi
Last recorded139,452 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 YEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 139,452 miles

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

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

Front both upper king pin bearing slight play

Pass 4 Oct 2022 137,890 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 137,844 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.38% reading 0.2% limit (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulbs fitted to both sides (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no visible pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at centre/rear body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside rear and centre inner sill and inner wheel arch. Nearside rear inner upper wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

All tyres marked "retread"

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 7 out of 8 body mountings, benefit of doubt given (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside rear arches and across rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear, benefit of doubt given (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 135,026 miles

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

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

Coolant leak radiator area ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

boot floor corroded but not within 30 cms of mounting point

corrosion behind headlights but not within 30 cms of mounting point

drivebelt badly perished

inner sills corroded n/s and o/s

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2021 135,026 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Coolant leak radiator area ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

boot floor corroded but not within 30 cms of mounting point

corrosion behind headlights but not within 30 cms of mounting point

inner sills corroded n/s and o/s

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 31,719 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Sep 2019 31,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 125,665 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions CO high on idle test 0.30%

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2008 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge old & perishing 2014 y o m (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Towbar component slightly damaged corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 125,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions CO high on idle test 0.30%

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2008 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge old & perishing 2014 y o m (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Towbar component slightly damaged corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 117,998 miles

Nearside number plate lamp inoperative

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2017 117,998 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking Hose / Caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside number plate lamp inoperative

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 109,497 miles

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2015 89,755 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 91,576 miles

fuel pipes coroded

heavy corosion to nearside front pannel

heavy corosion to rear body mount areas

rear tyres on min limit and perished

Fail 1 Oct 2014 91,533 miles

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

fuel pipes coroded

heavy corosion to nearside front pannel

heavy corosion to rear body mount areas

rear tyres on min limit and perished

Fail 3 Oct 2013 84,727 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack & perish

Pass 3 Oct 2013 84,727 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack & perish

Pass 1 Oct 2012 76,829 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 68,644 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 61,060 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 57,672 miles

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

Fuel line a little corroded

One of five high level brake light bulbs in-op

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 51,347 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside front king pin oil seal leaking

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside front king pin oil seal leaking

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 51,347 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside front king pin oil seal leaking

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside front king pin oil seal leaking

Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,952 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 40,819 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 32,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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GN52 YEC is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GN52 YEC, 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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GN52 YEC is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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