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EK02 VTE

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

116,000 mi
Last recorded116,000 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 VTE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 116,000 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2022 116,076 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected UNDER CAR MARKED ALL WELDING TO BE SEAM WELED (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2021 109,717 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

trailing arm bushes to axle splitting

Pass 19 Jun 2020 103,140 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 103,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (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))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2019 100,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 100,862 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded @ valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 95,770 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 93,299 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded @ valve (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded & deteriorated (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 93,299 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded @ valve (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded & deteriorated (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 81,543 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 72,670 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 72,670 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 62,692 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2012 62,691 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2011 53,062 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2011 53,011 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 43,824 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 41,765 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 35,085 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 23,181 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 23,106 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2006 12,753 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 12,753 miles

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

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 VTE is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EK02 VTE, 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 VTE registered?

EK02 VTE is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 April 2002.

Is EK02 VTE safe to buy?

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