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FA02 NTK

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

91,190 mi
Last recorded91,190 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 NTK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 91,190 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 91,187 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 82,807 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering pivot joint ( kingpin)

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 76,552 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 73,659 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 71,609 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 70,248 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 70,239 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to and from load sensor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 2 Aug 2019 65,482 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 65,482 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 59,699 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 51,396 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 51,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 49,037 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 46,000 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 46,000 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 42,545 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 39,785 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 39,785 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front swivel joint housing seal leaking

Pass 6 Aug 2012 37,213 miles

offside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 5 Aug 2011 35,294 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 35,294 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 33,118 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine check light on

nearside front swivel joint leaking

offside front swivel joint leaking

Pass 4 Aug 2009 30,554 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 27,600 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 23,037 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 18,528 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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FA02 NTK is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 FA02 NTK, 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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FA02 NTK is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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