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AJ02 VCN

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,003 mi
Last recorded100,003 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 VCN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 100,003 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 99,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis cross member (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 93,604 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 86,687 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in o/s/front joint

Fail 12 Jun 2019 86,671 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both o/s/r + n/s/r inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both rear bump stop areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Slight play in tractor joint

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 76,970 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 71,058 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 63,373 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 57,989 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear brake back plates getting rusty

rear seats not fitted

slight noise offside front hub bearing

Fail 6 Jun 2015 57,988 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear brake back plates getting rusty

rear seats not fitted

slight noise offside front hub bearing

Pass 12 Jun 2014 49,083 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 49,083 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 38,870 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2013 38,870 miles

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

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 36,563 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

o/s wiper blade splitting.

o/s/f brake slight binding.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 33,840 miles

Front outer brake pads are getting worn,advise inspection of inner pads

n/s/f and o/s/f axle sphere seals are weeeping grease/also there is play in the hub steering joints, but its not excessive.

Pass 28 May 2010 31,203 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 31,203 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 27,452 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 27,452 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s/f tyre has a nail in it.

slight play in rearmost propshaft bearing.

Pass 27 May 2008 22,091 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 11,852 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 18,016 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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AJ02 VCN is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 AJ02 VCN, 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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AJ02 VCN is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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