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AU02 LVY

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,353 mi
Last recorded52,353 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 LVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2019 52,353 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 51,135 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 49,640 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2015 48,164 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 45,818 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Engine management light stays on

Front axle/differential pipes corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak

Part of exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

Underbody and both inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 42,849 miles

EML lamp is on

both outer sills have plastic covers

part of the exhaust system is deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2013 42,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

EML lamp is on

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

both outer sills have plastic covers

part of the exhaust system is deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2012 39,864 miles

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

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 a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 39,864 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 36,760 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 32,810 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 32,810 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 23,520 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 18,595 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 14,672 miles

N/S/F+O/S/F+O/S/R tyres starting to crack

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

Slight play in front axle spherical joints

Pass 30 May 2006 13,354 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 13,181 miles

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

nail in n/s r tyre

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 LVY is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AU02 LVY, 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 LVY is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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