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DF02 WVP

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

161,318 mi
Last recorded161,318 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2025 161,318 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Leaking in two places (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front body mounting modified

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear body mount corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body mounting modified

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Transfer box mount broken

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 157,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Swivel hub seal slightly misting of oil

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Swivel hub slightly deteriorated

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 151,917 miles

Nearside Front Swivel hub seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 146,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Swivel hub seal seal slightly deteriorated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 141,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 139,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 138,268 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 136,410 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 134,412 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 131,835 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 129,306 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 123,324 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 115,947 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 108,120 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 108,119 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2011 102,982 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 96,193 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 89,477 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 84,616 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 78,775 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 78,775 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 70,483 miles

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

slight weep on o/s/f swivel joint seal

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 WVP 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 86.4%.

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 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 WVP, 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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DF02 WVP is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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