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DY02 VGK

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,743 mi
Last recorded85,743 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 VGK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2022 85,743 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wing/ outer wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis to body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wing / end of sill / outer wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Chassis to arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system At valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From valve to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 83,317 miles

inspected all brake pipes best as possible due to shultz

Pass 8 Oct 2020 81,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pies covered in anti corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight fry on drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 81,346 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded within 30cm of rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pies covered in anti corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight fry on drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 79,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

seepage from axle swivel joint

slightly underbody corrosion

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 24 Sep 2018 74,880 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight under body corrosion around sills and rear

vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 22 Sep 2018 74,878 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight under body corrosion around sills and rear

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 23 Sep 2017 70,365 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion below both front head lights (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front pipes across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front wiper split but still clears screen

coil spring corroded all coil springs badly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to carry full inspection due vehicle being under sealed

various under body corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2016 66,739 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 66,722 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 62,085 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 57,564 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 53,006 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 48,657 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 45,168 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 41,366 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 24 Sep 2009 37,154 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2008 32,124 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate slightley damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2008 32,057 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate slightley damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2007 26,869 miles

exhaust rear box corroded [not blowing]

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2006 21,860 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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DY02 VGK 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 72.7%.

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 DY02 VGK, 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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DY02 VGK is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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