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AK02 YXU

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

74,702 mi
Last recorded74,702 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 YXU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 74,702 miles

Both front hub seals leaking

Both rear tyres split and perished

Clutch slipping

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 72,819 miles

Both front hub seals leaking

Both rear tyres starting to split and perished

Pass 14 Sep 2023 70,977 miles

Both front hub seals leaking slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 70,975 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated Bad oil leak from hub seal (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front hub seals leaking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 69,115 miles

Both front hub seals leaking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 69,115 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Both front hub seals leaking

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wiper blades worn and split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 67,892 miles

Exhaust system corroded, baffles loose exiting exhaust starting to block system

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 May 2020 66,788 miles

Offside Front swivel housing leaking grease

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 May 2019 65,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front swivel housing leaking grease

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 62,149 miles

Offside front swivel housing leaking grease

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 62,149 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside front swivel housing leaking grease

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

Pass 25 May 2017 58,543 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perishing slightly (infinity - 205/70/15

Pass 31 May 2016 55,028 miles

Both rear tyres perishing slightly (INFINITY - 205/70/15

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides: rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 51,837 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 48,632 miles

nearside and offside front tyres have slight cracking in treads

Pass 10 Jun 2013 45,165 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 41,945 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 38,614 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 38,614 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,014 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 30,855 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 30,854 miles

Offside Outer Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2008 26,749 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 22,620 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 18,291 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 13,913 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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AK02 YXU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AK02 YXU, 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 AK02 YXU registered?

AK02 YXU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 June 2002.

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