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EY02 VLX

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,233 mi
Last recorded73,233 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 VLX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 73,233 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 70,444 miles

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded several sections of fuel line corroded - advise repair asap ()

nsr and osr sills corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2021 67,795 miles

Both n/s/r and o/s/r sills are starting to show signs of surface corrosion

Fuel pipes/Brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 65,281 miles

Brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2020 65,281 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2019 62,129 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 62,129 miles

Windscreen washer not working reservoir empty (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades worn to excess (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 57,965 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 57,965 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 53,750 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 48,576 miles

Both front hub seals leaking

Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play NS & OS swivel pins (2.2.B.1g)

OSF & NSF tyre valves perished

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp NS & OS (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 May 2015 45,203 miles

Exhaust catalyst and back box rattling

Exhaust centre mount broken

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 May 2014 41,928 miles

Drivers wiperblade split at edges

Exhaust backbox corroded (baffles loose)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 30 May 2013 38,709 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 35,284 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 32,188 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 29,069 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 26,062 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 23,031 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007
Pass 2 Jun 2006 16,003 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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EY02 VLX is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EY02 VLX, 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 EY02 VLX registered?

EY02 VLX is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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