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FG02 VDK

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

131,600 mi
Last recorded131,600 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 VDK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 131,600 miles

Boot floor corroded

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

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front radius bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear radius arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 131,600 miles

Boot floor corroded

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

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front radius bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear radius arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 120,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 120,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 113,852 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 113,849 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 113,531 miles

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

Nearside Front body excessively corroded but not within prescribed area

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 113,531 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front body excessively corroded but not within prescribed area

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 111,795 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 111,791 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 109,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Apr 2019 109,146 miles

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

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

Offside fuel lines corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2018 101,781 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 88,819 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 81,093 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2015 73,629 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 73,629 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 66,132 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 59,564 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 49,287 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 42,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 33,973 miles

rear pipes corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2009 30,698 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 26,739 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 26,739 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 23,049 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 17,833 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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FG02 VDK is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue 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 FG02 VDK, 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 VDK is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 April 2002.

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