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EF02 EWA

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,526 mi
Last recorded127,526 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 EWA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 127,526 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 118,031 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 117,926 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 107,818 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s rear tyre low

Fail 18 Nov 2015 107,808 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s rear tyre low

Pass 24 Nov 2014 96,939 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 95,210 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 85,502 miles

nearside inner seal slightly corroded

offside inner seal slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 76,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 9 May 2012 76,259 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 71,948 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 65,379 miles

both rear shockabsorber bushes beginning to crack

horn touch grill - muffled

middle stop light has 1 led not working

n/s/r shock absorber has slight leak

Fail 6 May 2010 65,379 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear shockabsorber bushes beginning to crack

horn touch grill - muffled

middle stop light has 1 led not working

n/s/r shock absorber has slight leak

Pass 18 May 2009 51,777 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

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

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Pass 13 May 2008 39,531 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2008 39,531 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 18 May 2007 30,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2007 30,537 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 May 2006 23,856 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2006 23,856 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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EF02 EWA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EF02 EWA, 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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EF02 EWA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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