2002 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · PL02 GYD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the history reveals a critical trend of structural degradation. While the most recent test on August 28, 2025 at 58,945 miles passed without defects, it followed a major failure just ten days prior. That failure on August 19, 2025, identified severe corrosion that significantly reduced the rigidity of the nearside front integral body structure and front panel. This indicates that significant structural repairs were performed recently to bring the vehicle back to a legal standard. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,456 miles per year. Between the 2023 test at 54,599 miles and the July 2024 test at 55,393 miles, the car covered only 794 miles in fourteen months. This low usage suggests the vehicle sits for long periods, which often correlates with the type of surface corrosion and the failure of rubber components, such as the perished brake hoses and shock absorber bushes noted in the 2024 record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and inner wing structures. The 2024 failure documented an extensive list of excessive corrosion across the outriggers, sills, and chassis crossmembers. Despite the recent 2025 pass, the proximity of the structural failure suggests the metal integrity of the Jimny is a primary concern. You should also verify the condition of the coil springs and exhaust mountings, as these were previously flagged for advanced corrosion and defective mounting.