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AP02 EXC

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,487 mi
Last recorded124,487 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 EXC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 124,487 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel seal leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 124,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel seal leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 119,469 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front headlamp damaged

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both front droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front hub seals leaking

Pass 17 Dec 2019 116,903 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 113,507 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 110,076 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 110,065 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 108,581 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear,two (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2016 108,578 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear,two (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2015 107,032 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 105,361 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 102,766 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 100,438 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 88,579 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 88,408 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tail pipe corroding

tyres low on pressure

Pass 31 Mar 2011 88,408 miles

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

tail pipe corroding

tyres low on pressure

Pass 1 Jul 2010 85,617 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 82,226 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 82,226 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 77,364 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 77,364 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 61,087 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 53,211 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 44,245 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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AP02 EXC is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP02 EXC, 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 AP02 EXC registered?

AP02 EXC is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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