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AU02 ZHL

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

86,607 mi
Last recorded86,607 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 86,607 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 81,588 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Most Elements Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Corrosion to Rear of Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Reverse Lamp Not Working

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 81,568 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Most Elements Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Corrosion to Rear of Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Reverse Lamp Not Working

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 79,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Rear Axle above Diff (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Body not fully secure Nearside Rearmost and Offside Rearmost Body Mountings Corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Reverse Lamp Not Working

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip in Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 79,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Rear Axle above Diff (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Body not fully secure Nearside Rearmost and Offside Rearmost Body Mountings Corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Reverse Lamp Not Working

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip in Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 78,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 76,281 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded along chassis Rail Offside Rear, between Compensator and offside Rear Flexi Hose and across Rear Axle over diff (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 72,552 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f axle swivel seal weeping grease

Fail 5 Apr 2018 72,552 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play Leaking grease (2.5.A.3b)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2017 68,768 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 59,841 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management lamp on

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Mar 2015 54,863 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 52,798 miles

centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust is still supported

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 9 Mar 2013 44,645 miles

all metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 19 Mar 2012 40,507 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,172 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 28,699 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 25,995 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2009 29,593 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f wiper rubber split

Pass 19 May 2008 23,874 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 21,522 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 21,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2006 18,430 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 ZHL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ZHL, 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 ZHL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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