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AU02 TPV

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,638 mi
Last recorded99,638 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 TPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 99,638 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both sides wheel arches undersilled

under body surface corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2025 99,493 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 97,414 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle mountng (6.1.2 (a))

underside covered in mud

Fail 10 Jul 2024 97,414 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear back box snapped off (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box join broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective middle section mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

underside covered in mud

Pass 26 Aug 2022 94,940 miles

Nearside Rear slight corrosion by body mount

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 94,651 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 92,910 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear floor starting to corrode

different tyres fitted to front axle to rear axle

no rear seat belts fitted

no rear seats fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2018 91,999 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front swivel hub has slight play and grease leak

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 91,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill backing panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill backing panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front swivel hub has slight play and grease leak

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 87,648 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Front Tyre perished in tread

No rear seats fitted

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 87,648 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven 39% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Front Tyre perished in tread

No rear seats fitted

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 83,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear

rear exhaust tatty.

Fail 14 Nov 2016 83,199 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear

rear exhaust tatty.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 77,049 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 71,932 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 49,186 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 72,925 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 50,690 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 41,300 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 38,844 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 34,306 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 30,226 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 30,226 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 25,766 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 TPV 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 AU02 TPV, 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 TPV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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