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GV51 NKD

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,934 mi
Last recorded140,934 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 NKD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2015 140,934 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front tracker seals perished

harsh corrosion underside

one led inopp on centre brake light

unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 5 Feb 2014 136,885 miles

corrosion underside of car in places

harsh corrosion to underside of bonnet in areas

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated/poor condition

offside front hub leaking from tractor seal

oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2014 136,885 miles

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

corrosion underside of car in places

harsh corrosion to underside of bonnet in areas

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated/poor condition

offside front hub leaking from tractor seal

oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 133,663 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 133,662 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 129,876 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 129,875 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 126,462 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 126,460 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 122,058 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 119,197 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 113,412 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 113,412 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 104,969 miles

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

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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GV51 NKD is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GV51 NKD, 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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GV51 NKD is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 January 2002.

Is GV51 NKD safe to buy?

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