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DE02 DJX

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,180 mi
Last recorded118,180 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 DJX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 118,180 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn & BOTH SIDES HAVE SLIGHT SEEPAGE GREASE (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 118,174 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CORRODED UNDER REAR SEAT [SEATBELT ANCHORAGE POINTS] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn & BOTH SIDES HAVE SLIGHT SEEPAGE GREASE (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 110,276 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hub seal slightly seeping

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hub seal slightly seeping

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 110,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body sill body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body sill, body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hub seal slightly seeping

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hub seal slightly seeping

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 107,171 miles

Both front inner hub seals slightly leaking

Nearside Rear Inner body mounting corroded

Offside Front Lower inner wheel arch corroded outside a prescribed area

both rear body mountings corroded

Fail 30 May 2023 107,171 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front inner hub seals slightly leaking

Nearside Rear Inner body mounting corroded

Offside Front Lower inner wheel arch corroded outside a prescribed area

both rear body mountings corroded

Pass 19 May 2022 103,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 99,930 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 22 May 2020 98,500 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 96,101 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 92,869 miles

Slight play in front swivels both sides leaking axle oil from seals

Fail 30 May 2018 92,869 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Slight play in front swivels both sides leaking axle oil from seals

Pass 26 May 2017 90,089 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 86,449 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 83,080 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 81,086 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 77,834 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 77,834 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 73,866 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 64,865 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 64,865 miles

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

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

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 58,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

front registration plate cracked

parts of high level brake inop

steering wheel outer cover loose at top of wheel

Fail 26 Mar 2010 58,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

front registration plate cracked

parts of high level brake inop

steering wheel outer cover loose at top of wheel

Fail 17 Apr 2009 52,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 52,153 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 43,778 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 39,683 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 31,696 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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DE02 DJX is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 DE02 DJX, 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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DE02 DJX is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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