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AU02 JYX

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,468 mi
Last recorded132,468 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 JYX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 132,468 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 132,460 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 123,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 123,293 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all 3 off load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 112,856 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2015 112,846 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2014 98,131 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 98,127 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 84,140 miles

o/s/r/ and n/s/f tyre low

tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 20 Feb 2013 84,079 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs poor on inner edge

front inner brake pads getting low

o/s/r/ and n/s/f tyre low

tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 14 Feb 2012 68,354 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 53,841 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 44,205 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 33,306 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 235,256 miles

front n/s and rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Sep 2006 17,494 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 11,190 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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AU02 JYX is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AU02 JYX, 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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AU02 JYX is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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