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CX02 VLJ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,471 mi
Last recorded137,471 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 VLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 137,471 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes rusty under rear

Fail 15 Nov 2016 137,471 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes rusty under rear

Pass 19 Nov 2015 136,515 miles

Centre Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged coroded (7.2.2)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 136,515 miles

Centre Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged coroded (7.2.2)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 134,347 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2014 134,347 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2013 130,930 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 126,079 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 118,381 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 104,642 miles

front suspension pipes corroded

power steering leak

Fail 9 Nov 2010 104,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 91,804 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 122,666 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 74,458 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front swivel hub seal leaking

Pass 17 Aug 2007 63,487 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 63,487 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine managment light illuminated

offside front swivel hub seal leaking

Pass 24 Apr 2006 46,901 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight leak on o/s/f/ swivel joint

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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CX02 VLJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CX02 VLJ, 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 CX02 VLJ registered?

CX02 VLJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is CX02 VLJ safe to buy?

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