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GV52 UUZ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

147,701 mi
Last recorded147,701 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 UUZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 147,701 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal slightly perishing

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 146,903 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 140,330 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 140,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 135,762 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 135,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 131,089 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 131,089 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury to body mounting (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pies x2

Pass 13 Nov 2019 123,044 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 115,713 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 115,713 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 108,291 miles

front brake pipes starting to corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 100,161 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 92,254 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 83,959 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 83,959 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 75,660 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 66,255 miles

all tyres starting to perrish

Pass 9 Nov 2011 56,070 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 46,070 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 37,708 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 31,830 miles

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

Front brake imbalance 22%

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 31,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front brake imbalance 22%

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 26,646 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 21,607 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 16,535 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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GV52 UUZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GV52 UUZ, 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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What year was GV52 UUZ registered?

GV52 UUZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is GV52 UUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 UUZ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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