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CX02 XVJ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,370 mi
Last recorded57,370 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 XVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 57,370 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 54,511 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 48,858 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 48,858 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 46,290 miles

back bot rusty outer skin

Pass 24 Jun 2015 41,012 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 41,012 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 36,113 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 36,112 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 34,496 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Apr 2012 31,783 miles

exhaust corroded

front swivel balls on axle are pitted and slightly corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 31,783 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front swivel balls on axle are pitted and slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 27,543 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

unable to fully inspect the front brake discs due to the vehicle having back plates fitted to it

Pass 15 Apr 2010 23,398 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to fully inspect the front brake discs due to the vehicle being fitted with back plates.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 19,549 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 16,495 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2007 12,094 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 9,421 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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CX02 XVJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CX02 XVJ, 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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CX02 XVJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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