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AU02 TMZ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,204 mi
Last recorded97,204 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2018 97,204 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Vacume pipes have advanced corrossion

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 93,306 miles

Oil leak

Rear static brake pipes have advanced corrossion

Fail 1 Sep 2017 93,304 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear static brake pipes have advanced corrossion

Pass 23 Dec 2016 86,966 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 76,918 miles

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

nearside rear inner sill is rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2015 69,921 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

diff.vac. pipes badly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2013 60,787 miles
Fail 9 May 2012

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2012
Pass 27 Apr 2011

clutch worn

play in offside front wheel hub

surface corrosion to all brake pipes

Fail 27 Apr 2011

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch worn

play in offside front wheel hub

surface corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 10 May 2010

chips in windscreen

no mileage showing on dash

rear exhaust box deteriorating and has slight blow

surface corrosion to steering,suspension and brake components

Pass 28 Apr 2009

air bag light on

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 28 Apr 2009

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

air bag light on

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Dec 2007
Fail 19 Nov 2007

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 13 Jul 2006 41,754 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 41,743 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 TMZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TMZ, 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 TMZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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