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EA02 XBJ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,313 mi
Last recorded40,313 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 XBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 40,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 39,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 39,511 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 39,159 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 38,767 miles

Front 4 Wheel drive hydraulic pipes corroded

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 38,288 miles

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

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))

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

Rear differential slightly noisy.

Pass 2 May 2019 37,421 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 37,408 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 36,542 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 35,501 miles

Oil leak sump area ()

o/s/f wiper splitting on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2016 33,874 miles

oil leak - sump area

Pass 23 Apr 2015 32,308 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

aux belt cracking

both front upper shock absorber bushes perishing

both rear tyres perishing excessively

exhaust corroded

front fog lamps inop

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre perishing

rear exhaust box baffles breaking up inside, also outer skin breaking up

Pass 28 Apr 2014 31,142 miles

o/s/r n/s/r tyres tread cracking

Fail 28 Apr 2014 31,126 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r n/s/r tyres tread cracking

Pass 1 May 2013 30,142 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking

slight bind to n/s/f brake

Pass 25 Apr 2012 29,086 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight bind to n/s/f brake

Pass 18 Apr 2011 28,218 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 26,199 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 24,286 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 22,420 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 19,242 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 16,733 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 XBJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EA02 XBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA02 XBJ registered?

EA02 XBJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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