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DF02 WVW

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,931 mi
Last recorded147,931 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 WVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 147,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside and offside front inner wings starting to corrode

Fail 16 Oct 2019 147,921 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking on joint (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside and offside front inner wings starting to corrode

Pass 25 Oct 2018 146,081 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 143,646 miles

brake pipes covered with greace

Fail 27 Oct 2017 143,646 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

brake pipes covered with greace

Pass 21 Oct 2016 141,479 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipes rusty

underside of body slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 139,612 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 133,896 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 133,854 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in front tyre

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Oct 2013 123,021 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 123,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 107,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

exhaust system in poor condition (rust)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 91,408 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 85,880 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 77,158 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 66,522 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 56,507 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 46,725 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Oct 2006 46,725 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 Aug 2005 34,563 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 WVW is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WVW, 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 WVW is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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