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2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,772 mi
Last recorded117,772 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 WLB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 117,772 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Stabiliser rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has been permanently disconnected and wires removed

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded X 2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill including body mounting prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded X 2 ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 117,772 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill including body mounting prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Stabiliser rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded X 2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill including body mounting prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded X 2 ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR to OSR across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 113,733 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/cannot access outer/covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 113,731 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases suggest ratify (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/cannot access outer/covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 110,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jul 2022 103,375 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 103,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2021 99,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 97,460 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 97,460 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust mountings broken

Pass 24 Apr 2019 94,636 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Apr 2018 91,805 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 91,766 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play and leaking oil (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 89,472 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 86,921 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 78,008 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 69,430 miles

Slight blow on rear exhaust joint.

Fail 6 May 2014 69,430 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Power steering belt perished.

Slight blow on rear exhaust joint.

Pass 16 May 2013 61,492 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 61,492 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 53,859 miles

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

Slight blow on rear exhaust joint.

Pass 16 May 2011 45,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 16 May 2011 45,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 37,615 miles

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

rear tyres perishing

Fail 18 May 2010 37,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 May 2009 30,534 miles

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded.

rear wiper blade split on ends

Pass 22 May 2008 23,058 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 23,058 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 May 2007 15,081 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 11,547 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 WLB is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FA02 WLB, 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 WLB is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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