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EY02 MKA

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,317 mi
Last recorded111,317 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 MKA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 111,317 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear No rear mudguards fitted at time of inspection

Rear No rear passengers seats fitted at time of inspection

Pass 22 Feb 2023 110,866 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear No Rear Mudguards Fitted

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 109,942 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

No rear mud guards fitted

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 109,276 miles

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

Rear mudguards missing at time of test

Fail 18 Nov 2020 109,276 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear mudguards missing at time of test

Fail 7 Oct 2020 109,262 miles

Central Outer Body mounting fixings insecure sill nearside (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Outer Body mounting fixings insecure sill offside (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure central (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 107,593 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres perished no cordes exposed time test

underside covered in wax oil

Fail 4 Apr 2019 107,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired top and lower bearing (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres perished no cordes exposed time test

underside covered in underseal

Pass 3 Nov 2017 104,658 miles

All four tyres becoming perished.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Also leaking oil. (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 104,603 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Back of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Also leaking oil. (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre becoming perished

Pass 15 Jun 2016 97,421 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear shock absorber not damping as well as nearside rear

Fail 7 Jun 2016 97,421 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear shock absorber not damping as well as nearside rear

Pass 19 Jun 2015 93,362 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 93,362 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 90,836 miles

Exhaust has part of the system deteriorating

Front to rear brake pipes undersealed not allowing full inspection

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 88,402 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 88,402 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2012 85,719 miles

rear outer casing of exhaust starting to show signs of corroding

Pass 14 May 2011 80,133 miles

near side rear tyre wearing down on treads

up and down off side front hub slight movment

Pass 15 May 2010 74,029 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 66,061 miles

exhaust outer casing starting to show signs of corrosion

front brake pads starting to show signs of wear

Pass 17 May 2008 60,939 miles

front pads starting to get down

outer casing on rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion starting

Pass 23 May 2007 55,094 miles

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

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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EY02 MKA 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 69.6%.

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 EY02 MKA, 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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EY02 MKA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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