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DF02 UWJ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

89,594 mi
Last recorded89,594 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 UWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 89,594 miles

Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion in inner wheel arch

Rear seats removed

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 89,592 miles

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

Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 89,345 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 89,009 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 88,981 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test not in use

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all x4 (5.2.3 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

horn only working on one steering wheel button

Pass 26 Aug 2022 88,413 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 87,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

slight coolent leak radiator

Fail 23 Aug 2021 87,887 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

slight coolent leak radiator

Pass 24 Aug 2020 87,289 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 86,743 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 86,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 85,810 miles

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 78,645 miles

o/s n/s/f headlamp frames showing corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2017 78,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s n/s/f headlamp frames showing corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2016 65,975 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 65,975 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 64,219 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 26,526 miles

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

centre stop light not working

Fail 5 Aug 2014 26,526 miles

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

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

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

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 23 Jul 2013 60,221 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 57,381 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 55,465 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 52,203 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 49,330 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 42,547 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 38,243 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 31,711 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 UWJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DF02 UWJ, 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 UWJ registered?

DF02 UWJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 August 2002.

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