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AY02 VYX

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,562 mi
Last recorded78,562 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 VYX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2021 78,562 miles

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust has a minor leak

Fuel pipes corroded

Handbreak performance low nearside rear

Nearside front wheel bearing has play

Pass 1 Oct 2020 78,095 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 78,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 77,619 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 76,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 76,136 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 75,358 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 74,600 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 73,031 miles

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

engine managment light on

Fail 17 Jan 2014 73,030 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 23 Jan 2013 71,365 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 71,365 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 68,777 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 68,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine warning light on

rear tow bar wiring not secure

Pass 20 Jan 2011 65,307 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 61,748 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 57,880 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 53,509 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 48,220 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 42,113 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 VYX is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY02 VYX, 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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What year was AY02 VYX registered?

AY02 VYX is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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