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DV02 PHF

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,239 mi
Last recorded104,239 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 PHF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 104,239 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively center joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 104,239 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively center joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 102,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 20 Nov 2023 100,756 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner slight corrosion around offside rear body mount

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 22 Nov 2022 98,790 miles

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Body corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 98,772 miles

Brake insecure Front mainfeed brake pipes and union (1.1.21 (c))

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Brake insecure Flexi brake hose likely to catch on tyre (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Body corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 93,887 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 93,873 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Low effort on offside rear footbrake

Slight play in both front hubs

Very little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 27 Feb 2020 87,567 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 87,567 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All Not Working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 78,623 miles

nearside front tyre tread on wear bars

Pass 23 Jun 2018 75,641 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 72,284 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 72,271 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 67,388 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 62,882 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 59,045 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,958 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2012 48,733 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2012 48,718 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2011 43,577 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 41,106 miles

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

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

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 1 Oct 2010 41,106 miles

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

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,873 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 34,295 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 34,295 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 27,051 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 23,099 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,099 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 21,619 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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DV02 PHF is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PHF, 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 PHF is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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