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LT52 GCU

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,187 mi
Last recorded107,187 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 GCU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 107,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Sill covers fitted.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 8 Dec 2018 107,118 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Sill covers fitted.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Dec 2017 103,239 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Dec 2017 103,239 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 97,437 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 97,437 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

ALTERNATOR HANGING OFF

Pass 29 Dec 2015 89,955 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 89,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 84,530 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 82,083 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 82,083 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 77,322 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,306 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre perrishing

Pass 12 Oct 2011 74,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leaks,slight play in steering,nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Oct 2010 70,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 68,801 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2008 68,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

engine drive belt noise suspect idler pulley requires investigation

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2007 64,525 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 56,631 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 56,631 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 44,454 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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LT52 GCU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LT52 GCU, 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 LT52 GCU registered?

LT52 GCU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is LT52 GCU safe to buy?

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