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DF02 UVL

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,445 mi
Last recorded81,445 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 UVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 81,445 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 78,648 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 78,648 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 77,361 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 77,361 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 71,160 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 71,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 68,264 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 68,263 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded transverse (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 64,913 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Mar 2016 64,913 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 61,257 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 61,257 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 58,270 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 58,270 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 56,878 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 56,878 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 54,645 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

tow ball and socket removed

Fail 4 Jan 2012 54,645 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

tow ball and socket removed

Pass 6 Jan 2011 49,591 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 45,334 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 38,814 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 33,513 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 28,489 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 28,489 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 22,950 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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DF02 UVL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DF02 UVL, 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 DF02 UVL registered?

DF02 UVL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 August 2002.

Is DF02 UVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF02 UVL shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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