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EN02 MCA

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,631 mi
Last recorded76,631 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN02 MCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2022 76,631 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner wheel arch and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting at body mounting point (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 72% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all suspension and steering components very corroded

previous repairs covered with underseal

Pass 17 Nov 2020 73,760 miles

suspension soft

under vehicle very dirty

Fail 5 Nov 2020 73,755 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

suspension soft

under vehicle very dirty

Pass 14 Nov 2019 71,372 miles

Front both brakes tight

Front both tractor joints corroded

big chunky tyres fitted on vehicle

Fail 12 Nov 2019 71,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front both brakes tight

Front both tractor joints corroded

big chunky tyres fitted on vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2018 67,574 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder, corroded at clip (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 67,575 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder, corroded at clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 61,122 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 59,261 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Outer sill protector fitted

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Outer sill protector fitted

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2016 59,250 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Outer sill protector fitted

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Outer sill protector fitted

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 55,640 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 55,640 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 54,184 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

slight seapage from both front steering sphere's

Fail 5 Nov 2014 54,184 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

oil leak

slight seapage from both front steering sphere's

Pass 24 Oct 2013 53,843 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn and corroded [inner face]

nearside and offside rear no plate lamps deteriorated

rear exhaust section front rubber mounting insecure

Fail 24 Oct 2013 53,843 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn and corroded [inner face]

nearside and offside rear no plate lamps deteriorated

rear exhaust section front rubber mounting insecure

Fail 5 Nov 2012 53,479 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust rubber deteriorated

nearside rear wheel nut possible wrong type

offside front brake disc corroded [inner face]

offside rear no plate lamp deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2012 53,479 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust rubber deteriorated

nearside rear wheel nut possible wrong type

offside front brake disc corroded [inner face]

offside rear no plate lamp deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2011 52,999 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre starting to crack in centre tread

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

offside front tyre cracked on outer sidewall and centre tread

offside rear no plate lamp deteriorated

spare tyre cracked and worn close to the legal limit

Pass 18 Oct 2010 52,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight oil leak nearside front swivel joint

Fail 13 Oct 2010 52,607 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 52,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tracta houings corroded and seal leaking

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Nov 2008 51,193 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 51,193 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust centre section corroded advise change

offside front tracta housing seal leaking

Pass 13 Nov 2007 49,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2007 49,292 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2006 45,083 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 40,835 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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EN02 MCA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EN02 MCA, 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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EN02 MCA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 August 2002.

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