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GV51 VVZ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

109,353 mi
Last recorded109,353 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 109,353 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Tailgate window missing

Vehicle corroded throughout

Fail 30 Mar 2021 109,353 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Other passenger door catch insecure Tailgate (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Tailgate window missing

Vehicle corroded throughout

Pass 14 Feb 2020 108,322 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Jan 2019 106,103 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear both pipes ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 106,103 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn BEARINGS (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear both pipes ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BEARINGS (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 103,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 103,478 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 rear pipes from weight limiter (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 99,487 miles

slight leak from power steering pipe

undersealed

Pass 19 Jan 2016 93,957 miles

BOTH FRONT DIFF BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY

FRONT DIFF HAS A SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Front BRAKE PIPES ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 rubber cracking (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear BRAKE PIPES ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 rubber cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 89,563 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 89,563 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 84,767 miles

Play in nearside and offside front hub bearings

Signs of power steering leak from nearside front pipe

Pass 30 Jan 2013 79,476 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Rear body corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Slight play in nearside front hub bearing

Slight power stering leak from pipe

Fail 18 Jan 2013 79,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Rear body corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Slight play in nearside front hub bearing

Slight power stering leak from pipe

Pass 27 Jan 2012 73,908 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 25 Jan 2012 73,858 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jan 2011 67,728 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 63,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

tail silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2008 56,311 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 56,219 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 50,105 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

engine management light on.

Fail 7 Dec 2007 50,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

engine management light on.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 43,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 VVZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VVZ, 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 VVZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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