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AY02 OSM

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

138,342 mi
Last recorded138,342 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 OSM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 138,342 miles

Nearside Front body mount corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front body mount corroded

Offside Front floor corroded but welded from inside

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

fuel tank mount corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2022 136,792 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 135,049 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slider joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both, lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 133,055 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly cracking but still effective

Pass 11 Oct 2019 130,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly cracking but still effective

Pass 11 Oct 2018 121,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 121,789 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (centre&rear) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Body component likely to become detached door step (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 119,281 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIOATED

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

O/S/F METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT SWIVEL HOUSINGS

Fail 12 Oct 2017 119,281 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIOATED

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

O/S/F METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT SWIVEL HOUSINGS

Pass 13 Feb 2016 107,317 miles

1 BOLT MISSING FROM FRONT EXHAUST JOINT/FLANGE

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 11 Feb 2016 107,311 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

1 BOLT MISSING FROM FRONT EXHAUST JOINT/FLANGE

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 10 Feb 2015 95,143 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 95,143 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 87,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 87,325 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 61,490 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 81,325 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front hub seals weeping

Pass 18 Jan 2011 70,545 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 70,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 57,944 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 44,790 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 44,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 42,298 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 37,762 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 33,579 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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AY02 OSM is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AY02 OSM, 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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AY02 OSM is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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