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GY52 VFA

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,840 mi
Last recorded73,840 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 VFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 73,840 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 67,667 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

centre exhaust mount missing but still supported

o/s/f hub seal leaking

signs of corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 30 Nov 2012 63,938 miles

exhaust deteriorating

signs of surface corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Nov 2011 59,771 miles

signs of surface corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Dec 2010 55,916 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 53,483 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 53,483 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 39,965 miles

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

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroded.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 37,707 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 33,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 28,117 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 22,998 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 22,738 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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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GY52 VFA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GY52 VFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY52 VFA registered?

GY52 VFA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is GY52 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY52 VFA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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