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EK02 OUO

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

144,500 mi
Last recorded144,500 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 OUO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 144,500 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 137,006 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 129,251 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 129,251 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 122,321 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 20 Dec 2022 121,921 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Dec 2021 114,832 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking from hub seal (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 110,438 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 100,767 miles

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

Offside Front hub seal slight weep

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 95,299 miles

Front Wiper's deteriorated but clearing screen

Offside Front Hub seal weaping

Rear Brake pipe's showing sign's of corrosion under under sealant

Pass 20 Jun 2017 89,365 miles

Brake pipes rusty

Offside Front Tyre perised

Pass 27 May 2016 80,237 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 74,447 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 67,136 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 62,070 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 59,629 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 56,331 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 52,070 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 47,154 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 41,954 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 37,798 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 33,203 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to lgal limit

o/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2006 29,137 miles

Exhaust corroding

Front inner pads LOOK low

Front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

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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EK02 OUO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 EK02 OUO, 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 EK02 OUO registered?

EK02 OUO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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