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GV02 OHG

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,966 mi
Last recorded129,966 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 OHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 129,966 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake warning lamp stays on

Fail 25 Jun 2018 129,966 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake warning lamp stays on

Pass 28 Jun 2017 126,182 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise corrosion taking effect on brake ,steering ,fuel and suspension pipes

Pass 21 Oct 2015 119,715 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

near-side front hub sphere seal slight leak

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2014 108,990 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 5 Aug 2013 98,042 miles

advise no rear seats fitted at time of test

advise nsf tyre wearing low and perishing

advise nsr tyre wearing low

advise osf seat belt slow to retract

advise slight bind on osf brakes

advise slight interaction on rear lights

advise surface corrosion to steering/brake and vacume pipes

advise washer performance poor

Fail 30 Jul 2013 98,040 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

advise no rear seats fitted at time of test

advise nsf tyre wearing low and perishing

advise nsr tyre wearing low

advise osf seat belt slow to retract

advise slight bind on osf brakes

advise slight interaction on rear lights

advise surface corrosion to steering/brake and vacume pipes

advise washer performance poor

Pass 13 Jul 2012 88,256 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

rear seats removed

Pass 23 Jun 2011 78,331 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 67,627 miles

Battery insecure

front discs corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2009 64,473 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2008 58,973 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 58,973 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 47,458 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 40,949 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 331,330 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)

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 OHG is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GV02 OHG, 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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GV02 OHG is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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