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DV02 PGU

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,563 mi
Last recorded50,563 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 PGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 50,563 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 50,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 50,448 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 50,448 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 50,323 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 50,158 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 50,158 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 50,015 miles

Drag on NSF brake

Fail 6 Mar 2017 50,015 miles

Drag on NSF brake

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 49,890 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 49,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front swivel oil seal leaking

Pass 6 Mar 2015 49,738 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 49,561 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 49,411 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 49,411 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 48,402 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 43,838 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 39,770 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 35,854 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 29,974 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 25,788 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 25,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f swival hub damp no play at all rear exhaust corroded still gas tight

Pass 19 Dec 2005 18,398 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 18,398 miles

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

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

o/s/f swivel hub sphere covered with grease but no movement

o/s/r tyre feathered to outside edge, possibly been on n/s/f?

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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DV02 PGU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV02 PGU, 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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DV02 PGU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 June 2002.

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