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DK02 LWJ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,900 mi
Last recorded142,900 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 LWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 142,900 miles

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

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 142,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 140,385 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 21 Jan 2019 138,199 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Jan 2018 134,707 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 130,902 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 126,486 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 119,232 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 119,232 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 110,920 miles

slight tear on offside wiper blade

Fail 31 Jan 2013 95,272 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 95,272 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 85,693 miles

advise exhaust corroded

advise slight play in osf swivel bearing

Fail 31 Jan 2011 77,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside headlamp on lower aiming point

offside headlamp on upper aiming point

Pass 31 Jan 2011 77,762 miles

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

nearside headlamp on lower aiming point

offside headlamp on upper aiming point

Pass 7 May 2010 66,736 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 64,818 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 57,965 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 54,371 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 54,371 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 49,527 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 41,299 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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DK02 LWJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DK02 LWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK02 LWJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for DK02 LWJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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