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GU52 AYA

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,318 mi
Last recorded60,318 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 AYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 60,318 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

clutch operation stiff

Fail 18 Mar 2014 60,318 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

clutch operation stiff

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 25 Nov 2013 60,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

clutch operation stiff

Pass 26 Nov 2012 58,403 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 58,403 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise four wheel drive transfer box mount broken at offside chassis mount

Pass 24 Nov 2011 53,482 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 49,015 miles

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

excessive oil leak from engine

fuel pipes corroded.

Fail 24 Nov 2010 49,015 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

excessive oil leak from engine

fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 30 Oct 2009

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise front brake pads required soon

Pass 29 Oct 2008 38,304 miles

both rear tyre tread depths just above the minimum legal requirement, advise renewal

corrosion starting on main front to rear brake pipes

front axle vent pipes corroded

slight leak from nearside front sphere assembly and very slight play in sphere bearings.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 32,271 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 32,246 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 25,949 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 22 Sep 2005 19,730 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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GU52 AYA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GU52 AYA, 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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GU52 AYA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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