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FG02 VDD

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,192 mi
Last recorded144,192 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 VDD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 144,192 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 144,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 140,237 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 140,237 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 135,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 135,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 130,327 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 125,360 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 125,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2020 120,866 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 120,866 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 115,612 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 115,612 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 111,016 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 111,010 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play tractor joint (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 107,282 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 107,282 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 103,066 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 102,918 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 95,661 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 95,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 89,605 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 89,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 83,365 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 45,186 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 76,272 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 70,568 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 70,436 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 63,166 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 53,579 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 46,097 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 39,088 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 38,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 33,220 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 26,629 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE.

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE.

Fail 20 Oct 2005 26,629 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE.

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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FG02 VDD is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FG02 VDD, 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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FG02 VDD is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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