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GU02 VTF

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,997 mi
Last recorded106,997 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 VTF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 106,997 miles

O/s/r body mount corroded.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2019 106,997 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

O/s/r body mount corroded.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2018 103,660 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to inner sills and boot floor.

Pass 26 Sep 2017 92,439 miles

Offside Front lift developing in the tractor hsg

Fail 26 Sep 2017 92,439 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front lift developing in the tractor hsg

Pass 5 Oct 2016 84,106 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2015 75,889 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 69,473 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 63,051 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 63,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise all tyre side walls perrished

advise corrosion both inner sills

Fail 4 Oct 2012 57,941 miles

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

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

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

advise rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 57,941 miles

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

advise rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2011 52,732 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 52,732 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 4 Oct 2010 47,671 miles

advise front brake pads close to limit

advise windscreen

Fail 30 Sep 2010 47,671 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advise windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2009 42,917 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 39,499 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 38,882 miles

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

advise all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Sep 2006 37,931 miles

Rear silencer outer skin starting to corrode

Pass 16 Sep 2005 36,866 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 VTF is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VTF, 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 VTF registered?

GU02 VTF is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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