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GY02 UMZ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

94,170 mi
Last recorded94,170 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 UMZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2023 94,170 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected arm to chassis mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both springs badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Trailer electrical socket insecure wiring adrift (4.10 (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))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Feb 2022 93,247 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 87,244 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to front cross member pannel

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2020 84,587 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Pass 21 Jan 2020 81,787 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front hub has slight leak

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 81,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front hub has slight leak

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 77,766 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Front slight oil leak

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 77,766 miles

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Front slight oil leak

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 73,954 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 22 Jan 2018 73,954 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 69,868 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 69,868 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 66,544 miles

fuel pipes corroding

slight play in o/s front hub

Fail 25 Jan 2016 66,544 miles

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

fuel pipes corroding

slight play in o/s front hub

Pass 19 Jan 2015 60,585 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2015 60,585 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 54,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s front hub seal slight weap

Fail 23 Jan 2014 54,662 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s front hub seal slight weap

Pass 18 Jan 2013 46,997 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 46,997 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 42,689 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 65,582 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condion

Pass 22 Jan 2010 32,141 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 29,412 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 29,412 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 25,349 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 25,349 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 17,410 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 13,911 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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GY02 UMZ 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 58.6%.

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 GY02 UMZ, 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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GY02 UMZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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