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GU02 MFZ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,586 mi
Last recorded118,586 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 MFZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2024 118,586 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear of wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front of wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear of wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 115,329 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 113,877 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 107,755 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 103,314 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 96,386 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 90,703 miles

Front TO REAR FUEL /BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 14 Feb 2018 90,703 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

BRAKE FLUID LOW

Front TO REAR FUEL /BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Front HUB YOKE SEAL LEAKING

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 85,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing YOKE (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front SUSPENSION YOKE SEAL DETERIORATED

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 79,287 miles

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

FUEL PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 71,698 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)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 71,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 64,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 64,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 55,701 miles

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

both front coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre wearing edges wearing low

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 55,701 miles

both front coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre wearing edges wearing low

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 51,446 miles

rear silencer outer casing rusted

Fail 9 Mar 2012 51,446 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear silencer outer casing rusted

Pass 17 Feb 2011 46,498 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2010 41,131 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

nearside rear registration plate light slightly dull

Pass 5 Mar 2009 34,496 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 27,678 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 22,978 miles

N/S/R tyre tread waering low on outer edge.

Pass 21 Feb 2006 21,091 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 MFZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MFZ, 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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GU02 MFZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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