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AP02 OFC

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,218 mi
Last recorded140,218 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 OFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 140,218 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged wear/stepped edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front hub swivel lower shim slight play

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

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

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

brake fluid level slightly low

wipers slightly poor

Fail 14 Apr 2020 140,218 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle excessive play in lower shim (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged wear/stepped edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

brake fluid level slightly low

wipers slightly poor

Pass 9 Apr 2019 134,589 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 134,480 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 128,278 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 118,169 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 107,340 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 99,398 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 89,355 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 79,438 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 65,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 51,837 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 40,956 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 29,525 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 16,401 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 13,345 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 OFC is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OFC, 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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AP02 OFC is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 August 2002.

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