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CA02 VAX

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,236 mi
Last recorded97,236 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 VAX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 97,236 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 97,236 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe leaking main brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brakes not tested

Pass 7 Jan 2015 88,589 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 82,075 miles

EML light on

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 76,916 miles

EML light on

Fail 14 Dec 2012 76,916 miles

EML light on

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 72,905 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

EML light on

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

Fuel pipes along offside rear chassis rail corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 72,905 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing low

EML light on

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

Fuel pipes along offside rear chassis rail corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 69,171 miles

front pads close to metal

Pass 31 Dec 2009 64,244 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 55,357 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 45,800 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 32,979 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 24,458 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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CA02 VAX is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CA02 VAX, 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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CA02 VAX is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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