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GX52 LWZ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,393 mi
Last recorded108,393 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 LWZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 108,393 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 101,351 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 101,326 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed large hole in silencer (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 99,151 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 99,149 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 97,351 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 97,305 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 92,569 miles

Both rear tyres becoming unevenly worn

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damaged but not likely to become detached

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes on rear axle becoming corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play in u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 92,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative Defective as the beam image moves to the lower position when the highest is selected and moves higher when low in selected (4.1.5 (a))

Both rear tyres becoming unevenly worn

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damaged but not likely to become detached

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes on rear axle becoming corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play in u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 92,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Swivel housing leaking oil.

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 87,985 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 87,839 miles

Front coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 82,652 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 77,644 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 71,896 miles

os washer jet weak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 64,851 miles

Play in OSF outer joint/knuckle on axle beam

Fail 18 Jun 2013 64,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Play in OSF outer joint/knuckle on axle beam

Fail 21 Jun 2012 58,366 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 58,366 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 50,958 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,776 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,324 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,519 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 22,510 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 19,261 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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GX52 LWZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWZ, 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 LWZ registered?

GX52 LWZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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