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DY02 XFE

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,752 mi
Last recorded88,752 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 XFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 88,752 miles

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

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

corrosion at nearside rear inner sill

corrosion at offside rear inner sill

Pass 18 Dec 2024 85,031 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion at nearside rear inner sill

corrosion at offside rear inner sill

Pass 20 Dec 2023 80,264 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 75,017 miles

exhaust center corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 71,812 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion underside

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Sep 2020 68,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust tail box baffles worn

n/s/f and o/s/f hub seals minor oil leak

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Fail 14 Sep 2020 68,994 miles

Emissions not tested engine cutting out / battery light on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust tail box baffles worn

n/s/f and o/s/f hub seals minor oil leak

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 30 Aug 2019 68,549 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both sides front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2019 68,527 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both sides front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2018 68,309 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front discs corroded & worn

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

all brake hoses deteriorated & ferrules corroded

all suspension bushes deteriorated

front brake pads on limit

rear brake drums heavily corroded

under side of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2017 67,540 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

all suspension bushes deteriorated

general underside corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2016 67,069 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 65,943 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2014 65,060 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all rear suspension bushes deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general underside corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2013 64,225 miles

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

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

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

both front shock bushes s/wear bottom

o/s front tyre age cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2012 63,222 miles

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

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

front/rear shock bushes s/wear

o/s front tyre age cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2011 62,144 miles

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

both front shock bushes s/wear

s/age cracking to o/s front tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2011 62,102 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front shock bushes s/wear

s/age cracking to o/s front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2010 59,015 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 59,015 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 23 May 2009 45,498 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 34,321 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 30,630 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 30,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 23,955 miles

sign off wear in nearside front hub/globe.

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 XFE is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY02 XFE, 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 XFE is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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