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GX52 JYS

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

99,736 mi
Last recorded99,736 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 JYS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 99,736 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 94,933 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear extensive surface corrosion on entire axle

Pass 16 Aug 2023 91,072 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2023 90,912 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users axle oil seal leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2022 84,438 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 77,984 miles

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

both rear body mountings showing signs of corrosion not yet to excess

Fail 9 Aug 2021 77,954 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Fronts edge wear inner and has cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis /springs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2020 73,591 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 73,591 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 70,667 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 70,664 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 67,464 miles

brake pipes into load valve corroded

coolant leak radiator area

front to rear fuel lines corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and getting low

o/s/r wheel arch damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2018 67,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

brake pipes into load valve corroded

coolant leak radiator area

front to rear fuel lines corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and getting low

o/s/r wheel arch damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2017 63,844 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Shroud (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Shroud (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 63,843 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Shroud (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Shroud (2.7.2a)

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

Offside front hub oil seal leaking

Pass 4 Nov 2016 60,479 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 52,084 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 46,606 miles

small play o/s/front suspenssion joints

Pass 1 Nov 2013 43,558 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 41,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 40,778 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 38,247 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2010 34,830 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 33,601 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brakes slightly out of balamce

Underside and chassis corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2009 33,601 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear brakes slightly out of balamce

Underside and chassis corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2008 29,199 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 24,574 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 24,574 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 20,519 miles

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

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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GX52 JYS is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 GX52 JYS, 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 GX52 JYS registered?

GX52 JYS is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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The MOT history for GX52 JYS shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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