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AE02 MVA

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,390 mi
Last recorded79,390 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 MVA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 79,390 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

both front coil springs corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2015 79,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 76,913 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine management lamp on

exhaust pipe close to n/s rear shockabsorber

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2014 76,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine management lamp on

exhaust pipe close to n/s rear shockabsorber

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2013 72,504 miles

major oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated+small leak URGENT

Pass 6 Feb 2012 69,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 69,199 miles

brake pipes corroded unable to chec fully due to clips

coil springs corroded

front oil feed pipes heavily corroded.

fuel pipes corroded

power steering pipes corroded.

rear exhaust has slight leak

suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2010 68,654 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 67,779 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 67,030 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2007 51,589 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking across the surfaces of the tyres

Pass 21 Apr 2006 37,543 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 37,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AE02 MVA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AE02 MVA, 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 AE02 MVA registered?

AE02 MVA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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The MOT history for AE02 MVA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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