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8451 TW

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

19,563 mi
Last recorded19,563 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8451 TW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 19,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f o/s/f pitting around edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 18,849 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 17,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 16,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 16,877 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 16,562 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 16,406 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 16,406 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 16,168 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 16,168 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 15,048 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 12,780 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 11,102 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHED

Pass 16 Jun 2014 10,846 miles

BOTH N/S TYRES PERISHED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS POOR

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 10,047 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 9,451 miles

BOTH N/S TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Pass 5 Jul 2010 8,990 miles

BOTH N/S TYRES PERISHED

Pass 13 Jul 2009 8,401 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 8,401 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 7,902 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 7,902 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 7,498 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight interaction on rear lights

Pass 4 Jul 2006 7,016 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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8451 TW is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 8451 TW, 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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8451 TW is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 July 2002.

Is 8451 TW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8451 TW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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