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DE02 DKL

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

96,356 mi
Last recorded96,356 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 DKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 96,356 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 87,750 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 78,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 70,110 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 61,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 54,887 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 49,380 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 42,159 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Slight leak of oil from hub seal

Fail 26 Oct 2018 42,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wiper starting to split

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

Offside Front Slight leak of oil from hub seal

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 33,973 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorating

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 33,970 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorating

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

Offside Front Wiper starting to split

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

Rear Wiper blade missing

Pass 14 Oct 2016 25,747 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust box deteriotrating

Fail 14 Oct 2016 25,747 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust box deteriotrating

Pass 6 Oct 2015 16,976 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 11,036 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 7,409 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 7,050 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 7,050 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 6,936 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 6,768 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 6,421 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 5,469 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 4,515 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 4,166 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 3,640 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 DKL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 DE02 DKL, 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 DE02 DKL registered?

DE02 DKL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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