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GV52 TAU

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,594 mi
Last recorded128,594 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 TAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 128,594 miles

Rear axle corroded

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 14 Jan 2025 128,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2024 124,307 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 121,158 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

various areas underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2021 119,327 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 114,314 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 114,314 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 111,484 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play swivel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2020 111,484 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play swivel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 109,078 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 106,212 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears around load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 11 May 2017 104,378 miles

Front corrosion to inner front wings and front panel

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front axle air pipes corroded

Front both front tyres perished

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor pan (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes at load sence valve / pipes on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear service brake effort low

Pass 6 May 2015 104,285 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 103,980 miles

air pipes to front hubs across axle corroded

both front tyres cracked/perished

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 14 May 2014 103,960 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

air pipes to front hubs across axle corroded

both front tyres cracked/perished

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 99,793 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 15 May 2013 99,790 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 93,223 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2012 93,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2011 86,116 miles

drivers seat belt staring to fray

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

rear exhaust box corroded and poor condition

Fail 27 Jun 2011 86,116 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers seat belt staring to fray

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

rear exhaust box corroded and poor condition

Pass 7 Jan 2010 74,375 miles

both front metal brake hoses corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2009 74,341 miles

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

both front metal brake hoses corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2008 66,586 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 56,702 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 44,664 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 33,878 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2005 33,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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GV52 TAU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GV52 TAU, 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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GV52 TAU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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