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DK02 LWE

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,182 mi
Last recorded92,182 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 92,182 miles

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

front hub seals weeping

general underbody surface corrosion heavy in places

Pass 25 Mar 2019 90,535 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 90,495 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 88,639 miles

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

Offside Front hub leaking oil

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

eml indicates fault

Fail 7 Mar 2018 88,630 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes to load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front hub leaking oil

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

eml indicates fault

Pass 15 Feb 2017 83,678 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (to load sensing valve) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 78,492 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 74,534 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 69,751 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 69,725 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 66,580 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front to back fuel line corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2013 66,573 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front to back fuel line corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 64,006 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 60,003 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 55,788 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 53,910 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

damage repaired

engine management light on

Pass 23 Feb 2008 52,708 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 51,952 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 51,952 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 49,637 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 49,637 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 35,370 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 35,370 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 LWE is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LWE, 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 DK02 LWE registered?

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

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