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GU02 AXA

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,939 mi
Last recorded88,939 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 AXA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 88,939 miles

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

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rear half of propshaft front dust cover split but preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

boot floor corroded

chips to windscreen

inner sills corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2018 88,939 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired weeping grease (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rear half of propshaft front dust cover split but preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

boot floor corroded

chips to windscreen

engine bay covered in oil, no leaks found

inner sills corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2018 88,878 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired also lot off grease round inner ball houseing (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive found oil filler cap off and dip stick out refitted both (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 85,562 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 83,482 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 83,482 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 80,491 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside/offside (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre perished outer sidewall

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

engine MIL light on

Fail 22 Sep 2015 80,491 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside/offside (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre perished outer sidewall

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

engine MIL light on

Pass 28 Aug 2014 71,045 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Underbodyt stareting to show areas of surface corrosion.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 60,229 miles

Engines oil dipstick is broken down dipstick tube.

Front axle breather pipes are rusty

Oil leak

Spare tyre found flat.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 49,084 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

dipstick broken in cylinder head

nearside rear tyre wearing low(3MM)

offside front tyre worn on inside

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2011 41,520 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 26 Aug 2011 41,520 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Sep 2010 36,757 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 36,757 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 33,121 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wall perishing and low on raised edge

Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,841 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside front wiper slightly smeary

Offside front tyre perished

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 24,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2006 20,867 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 AXA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GU02 AXA, 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 AXA registered?

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

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