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EA02 KWM

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

76,946 mi
Last recorded76,946 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 KWM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 76,946 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 76,259 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 75,588 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 74,183 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 73,144 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 72,222 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 72,222 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 69,991 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 69,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 68,219 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 68,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 67,492 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 67,483 miles

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (inner sill) (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (rear of arm) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 61,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

main beam operation moved to a switch on the dash

Pass 29 Oct 2015 53,532 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 53,532 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 49,689 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 44,945 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 44,945 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,383 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 54,383 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 29,956 miles

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

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

Offside 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 28 May 2010 22,902 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 22,902 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2009 19,047 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 70,120 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 15,749 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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EA02 KWM is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EA02 KWM, 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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What year was EA02 KWM registered?

EA02 KWM is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 April 2002.

Is EA02 KWM safe to buy?

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