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DE02 HVA

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,685 mi
Last recorded88,685 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 88,685 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 88,681 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 86,322 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 84,226 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 81,863 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 81,863 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 79,063 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 75,312 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 75,312 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 54,590 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 54,590 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 59,224 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 59,146 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 46,234 miles

o/s/f tyre tread low

o/s/r tyre perished

rear axle brake pipes are corroded

Fail 4 May 2010 46,234 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre tread low

o/s/r tyre perished

rear axle brake pipes are corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2009 42,912 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 37,680 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 37,679 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front hub seal leaking heavily

various brake pipes started to corrod

Pass 29 Jun 2007 32,527 miles

offside front hub seal leaking

Fail 26 Jun 2006 28,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 19,965 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 HVA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HVA, 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 HVA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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