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HW52 GNK

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,238 mi
Last recorded79,238 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 GNK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 79,238 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 75,675 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 68,606 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 61,308 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 60,287 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 59,319 miles

Front suspension chrome balls coroded not leaking

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 59,319 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspension pipes insecure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front suspension chrome balls coroded not leaking

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 157,884 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 157,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 56,539 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 56,539 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 55,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 53,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 50,670 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 48,416 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 45,395 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 45,395 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 42,706 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 42,602 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 38,106 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 38,106 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 33,433 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 33,431 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2007 26,847 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 26,847 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 17,346 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge just legal at time of test

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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HW52 GNK is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HW52 GNK, 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 HW52 GNK registered?

HW52 GNK is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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