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GU02 AVY

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

70,860 mi
Last recorded70,860 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 AVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 70,860 miles

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

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

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

Excessive corrosion on offside rear floorpan above body mounting but not within a prescribed area

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside front inner wing excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside front inner wing excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 68,163 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 65,378 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

front & rear axle grease pipes heavily corroded

front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 62,489 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

front & rear axle grease pipes heavily corroded

front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2023 62,489 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

front & rear axle grease pipes heavily corroded

front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2022 59,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust section badly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 57,522 miles

nearside front tyre worn low & cracking between tread

slight corrosion front crossmember

slight corrosion rear floor box section

slight corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Pass 24 Feb 2020 55,887 miles

both rear shock lower mounting bushes deteriorated

front to rear metal fuel pipes heavily corroded at rear - close to excess

Pass 21 Feb 2019 52,616 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 49,192 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 46,053 miles

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2016 42,884 miles

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 22 Feb 2016 42,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2015 39,434 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 39,434 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 36,005 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 32,414 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 29,214 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,058 miles

sidewalls cracking both rear tyres

Fail 24 Feb 2011 26,058 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

sidewalls cracking both rear tyres

Pass 25 Feb 2010 22,742 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 25 Feb 2010 22,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2009 19,375 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 21 Feb 2008 17,010 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 13,741 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all four tyre side walls perished

Pass 24 Feb 2006 10,695 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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GU02 AVY is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GU02 AVY, 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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What year was GU02 AVY registered?

GU02 AVY is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is GU02 AVY safe to buy?

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