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GV02 LTA

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,539 mi
Last recorded74,539 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 LTA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 74,539 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

front hub oil seals leaking

full sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2015 74,524 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front hub oil seals leaking

full sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 72,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

front hub oil seals leaking

full sill covers fitteed

Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,130 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 71,130 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 70,220 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 70,220 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 66,529 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 66,529 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 56,388 miles

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

driver's door handle broken but still working

n/s wiper blade will soon need replacing, only just ok at time of test

Pass 23 Jun 2009 50,187 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 44,280 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 44,280 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 36,973 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 26,048 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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GV02 LTA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV02 LTA, 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 GV02 LTA registered?

GV02 LTA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 June 2002.

Is GV02 LTA safe to buy?

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