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GP51 HSY

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

105,656 mi
Last recorded105,656 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 HSY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 105,656 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 100,845 miles

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

some corrosion to floors

Pass 13 Jun 2024 99,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 97,859 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 97,047 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 97,042 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 94,868 miles

Oil leak from n/s/f and o/s/f swivel joint housings

Pass 12 Dec 2019 88,960 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear crossmember - bootfloor corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2019 88,903 miles

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear crossmember - bootfloor corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2018 87,420 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 87,481 miles

Central Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 83,314 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded along chassis to brake limit valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from o/s rear wheel cylinder across axle to n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 78,047 miles

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

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

cracking in inner wall of o/s rear tyre.

Fail 9 Sep 2016 77,951 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

cracking in inner wall of o/s rear tyre.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 70,710 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 63,357 miles

tyre walls at rear cracking

Fail 24 Sep 2014 63,655 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

tyre walls at rear cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2013 61,850 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 61,840 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 59,864 miles

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 57,350 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 54,057 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 54,057 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 52,292 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 47,486 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 47,486 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 42,857 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 11 Jan 2007 35,092 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 28,258 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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GP51 HSY is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 GP51 HSY, 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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GP51 HSY is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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