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GV02 VPJ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

64,768 mi
Last recorded64,768 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 VPJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2023 64,768 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger & body floor mounting holed by corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor area/body mounting holed by corrosion. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger & body floor mounting holed by corrosion & inadequate repair. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Floor area to body mounting area not fully welded. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Engine management light indicates a fault.

High level brake light 40% not working.

Offside Front Coil spring thinned by corrosion.

Pass 19 Apr 2022 63,424 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 63,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 63,420 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired front of centre (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired front of centre (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake cable slightly insecure

vehicle heavily patch welded and undersealed

Pass 4 Feb 2021 60,979 miles

Both front swivil joints leaking

Nearside Front floor by body mount corroded and holed

Nearside Rear floor by body mount corroded and holed, whole mount insecure

Offside Front floor by body mount corroded and holed

Offside Rear floor by body mount corroded

Offside sill cover slightly insecure

Plastic covers fitted

Rear exhaust fouling chassis

Vehicle heavily patch welded and undersealed

Fail 4 Feb 2021 60,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both front swivil joints leaking

Nearside Front floor by body mount corroded and holed

Nearside Rear floor by body mount corroded and holed, whole mount insecure

Offside Front floor by body mount corroded and holed

Offside Rear floor by body mount corroded

Offside sill cover slightly insecure

Plastic covers fitted

Rear exhaust fouling chassis

Vehicle heavily patch welded and undersealed

Pass 20 Dec 2019 60,351 miles

Slight oil seepage front axle swivel joints

Pass 8 Nov 2018 58,413 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 58,410 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 57,584 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 57,581 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both front wipers split on ends

Nearside Front Steering pivot point leaking oil

Pass 7 Nov 2016 56,275 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2015 54,306 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 54,306 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 54,195 miles

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust corroded

n/s/f swivel joint corroded

o/s/f tyre low on 2mm

under floor fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2014 47,084 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 47,084 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 41,863 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 41,863 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 35,306 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 31,383 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 27,313 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 27,313 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 24,351 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 22,344 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 20,212 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 17,544 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 VPJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 GV02 VPJ, 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 VPJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 July 2002.

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