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GX52 PWV

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

126,495 mi
Last recorded126,495 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 PWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 126,495 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 118,996 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside front hub sill

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 116,083 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 114,412 miles

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

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 110,310 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 110,276 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 105,471 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust slight corroded

under vehicle body has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2018 100,292 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front registration plate cracked

offside rear tyre cut to tread area

Fail 19 Apr 2018 100,291 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front registration plate cracked

offside rear tyre cut to tread area

Pass 6 May 2017 93,243 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 93,243 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 82,070 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all suspension coil springs corroding

corrosion and holed on rear boot floor above rear exhaust

nearside front tyre tread slightly low 3mm outer edge

rear fuel pipes corroding

Fail 15 Oct 2015 81,744 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front tractor hub ball leaking grease badly

Nearside Front tyre . tyre, wearing low outer tyre tread

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible brake hose to rear brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

boot floor above rear exhaust box corroded /hole

fuel pipes slight corrosion rear end (2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 70,429 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 69,674 miles

handbrake light on

Pass 13 Aug 2012 68,198 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 66,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside front hub slightly damp

Pass 19 Aug 2010 65,383 miles

offside and nearside front tyres slightly perished

offside front hub breather pipes rusty

offside front hub seal leaking

surface rust on chassis

Pass 4 Aug 2009 63,580 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Aug 2008 35,442 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 51,311 miles

offside front tyre and both rears splitting

Pass 10 Aug 2006 44,503 miles

rear silencer box slight/moderate corrosion around seams

small cut in tread of rear near side tyre (cord not exposed)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 42,036 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2005 41,924 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling has excessive play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b) DANGEROUS

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 PWV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 PWV, 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 PWV registered?

GX52 PWV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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