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GY52 VXT

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,586 mi
Last recorded54,586 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 VXT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 54,586 miles

4X4 PIPES CORRODED

FRONT SWIVELS PITTED

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 54,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL/WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

4X4 PIPES CORRODED

FRONT SWIVELS CORRODED

Fuel Pipe/s corroded CLOSE TO EXCESS ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 54,527 miles

4x4 metal actuation pipes extremely corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Front axle swivels very corroded

Front exhaust/cat deteriorated

Fuel pipes extremely corroded

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

MIL Light on pre July 2003

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 54,527 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

4x4 metal actuation pipes extremely corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Front axle swivels very corroded

Front exhaust/cat deteriorated

Fuel pipes extremely corroded

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

MIL Light on pre July 2003

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 53,754 miles

EML on

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 52,322 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2016 52,322 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2015 50,713 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

back box corroded

corrosion on under side of vehicle

eml on

front tyres perished

Fail 7 Sep 2015 50,692 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by rear wheel on seal (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

back box corroded

corrosion on under side of vehicle

eml on

front tyres perished

Fail 9 Sep 2014 48,941 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

engine emissions light on

front axle tractor joints corroded

general corrosion throughout underside of body

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/f tyre side wall perished

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,941 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

engine emissions light on

front axle tractor joints corroded

general corrosion throughout underside of body

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/f tyre side wall perished

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2013 47,020 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2013 47,020 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 44,472 miles

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

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

front brake discs badly corroded

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

n/s and o/s tractor joints corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,647 miles

fuel pipes seriosly corroded

n/s/r seat belt not adjustable lap strap (corrected)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 39,359 miles

Nearside wiper blade incorrect size.

Perishing cracks in both front tyres.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 36,954 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 36,935 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 34,340 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 30,636 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 25,992 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 25,939 miles

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

spare tyre worn

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 VXT is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GY52 VXT, 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 GY52 VXT registered?

GY52 VXT is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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