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CH02 UFO

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,931 mi
Last recorded105,931 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH02 UFO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 105,931 miles

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 105,926 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH REAR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 105,926 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH REAR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 103,698 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 103,687 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Spring missing (1.1.17 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 97,274 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour after market lights fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 97,137 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking under vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour after market lights fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 92,524 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 92,505 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Spring missing (1.1.17 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch at body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 91,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes heavily coated in under seal and can not be seen. (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp incorrect colour Both front are blue. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 89,349 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 88,052 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 85,800 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2016 81,260 miles

brake pipe greased

cracks in rear tyres

Pass 29 Apr 2015 79,709 miles

N/O side front swivil joints leaking

Fail 29 Apr 2015 79,709 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/O side front swivil joints leaking

Pass 19 May 2014 77,808 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 77,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 74,607 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 67,227 miles

nearside and offside front hub swivels coroding

rear number plate coroding

Fail 5 May 2012 67,226 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside and offside front hub swivels coroding

rear number plate coroding

Pass 6 May 2011 60,184 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 53,883 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 46,874 miles

advise off side front hub seal leaking.

Pass 28 May 2008 40,655 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 34,119 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 33,916 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Jun 2006 27,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

outer skin cover on rear exhaust silencer showing light corrosion

slight wear taking place in both front hubs

Pass 3 Jun 2006 27,578 miles

outer skin cover on rear exhaust silencer showing light corrosion

slight wear taking place in both front hubs

Pass 11 Jun 2005 20,824 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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CH02 UFO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CH02 UFO, 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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CH02 UFO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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