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CV02 VTF

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,912 mi
Last recorded141,912 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 VTF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 141,912 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear floor corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2020 141,908 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear floor corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 116,800 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 7 May 2019 116,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired both front body mount not seem welding and n/s/r (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured not seem welded all around (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 11 May 2018 108,950 miles

under side of vehicle showing signs of heavy corrosion

Fail 1 May 2018 108,950 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes to rear compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play swivel joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play swival joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil hub oil seal leaking badly (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2017 102,858 miles

corrosion various areas

Pass 22 Apr 2016 90,049 miles

nearside sill back corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2016 90,049 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (5.2.6)

nearside sill back corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,062 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 74,277 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 67,871 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 67,871 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)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 65,775 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 58,951 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 58,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 51,226 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 43,821 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 39,557 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 33,137 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 24,861 miles

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

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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CV02 VTF is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV02 VTF, 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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CV02 VTF is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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