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DK02 DWL

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,140 mi
Last recorded118,140 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 DWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 118,140 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 114,455 miles

Front Inner body panel corroded, but not in load bearing area.

Rear steel brake pipes to limit valve corroded.

Rear steel fuel pipes underneath vehicle corroded.

Fail 10 Aug 2015

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Inner body panel corroded, but not in load bearing area.

Rear steel brake pipes to limit valve corroded.

Rear steel fuel pipes underneath vehicle corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 106,901 miles

Exhaust mounting broken

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 101,571 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 95,249 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Two exhaust brackets broken

Fail 14 Sep 2012 95,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Two exhaust brackets broken

Pass 4 Aug 2011 84,593 miles

Rear suspension arms bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2011 84,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leaking onto O/S/F tyre

Rear suspension arms bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2010 78,772 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 78,772 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2009 76,551 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)

Offside front swivel housing seal leaking slightly.

Fail 18 Mar 2009 76,551 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside front swivel housing seal leaking slightly.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 71,749 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2008 71,749 miles

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

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

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

oil leak at offside front swivel housing seal

Pass 28 Feb 2007 59,609 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 59,609 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 46,400 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 46,400 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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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DK02 DWL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DK02 DWL, 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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DK02 DWL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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