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FH02 JVD

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

138,183 mi
Last recorded138,183 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 JVD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2024 138,183 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger/ body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner front wheel arch and under bonnet, around headlamp and crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill - Around outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Central bush (Infront of axle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rearmost outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Central rear boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Boot floor repaired from inside

General corrosion - Front and rear

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear exhaust hitting suspension

Sill trims fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 134,722 miles

Boot Floor Corroded Repaired From Inside

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 130,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 130,821 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected screen cracked (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 125,936 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front To Rear ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 125,936 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front To Rear ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 123,659 miles

ALL Fuel pipes Corroded

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Axle Vent Pipes Corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 121,607 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear vent pipe ()

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

fuel pipe front to rear corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2019 121,598 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL 5 AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear vent pipe ()

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear x2 ()

Pass 14 Jun 2018 119,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake imbalance close to legal limit

inner sills slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 May 2018 118,978 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded feed from rear load valve to rear brakes(lower pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed brake pipe to rear load valve(upper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated(smearing)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed to rear load valve(middle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides,advise replacement (3.5.1g)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit,advise urgent replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front swivel joint misting oil

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre stop light has three out of five bulbs working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2017 109,500 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)

Pass 20 May 2016 100,351 miles

slight leak from n/s/f sphere

Fail 19 May 2016 100,351 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

slight leak from n/s/f sphere

Pass 26 May 2015 89,095 miles

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

oil leaking from n/s/f sphere

Fail 26 May 2015 89,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leaking from n/s/f sphere

Pass 28 Apr 2014 75,121 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on at time of test

front bumper damaged o/s/f

front wiper blades poor

Fail 28 Apr 2014 75,121 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on at time of test

front bumper damaged o/s/f

front wiper blades poor

Pass 28 May 2013 63,931 miles

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

eml on dash

Pass 7 Jun 2012 54,328 miles

eml light on dash

enhaust mount broken

heat sheiled loose on exhaust

Pass 25 May 2011 47,862 miles

engine check light appears on dash

Fail 25 May 2011 47,862 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine check light appears on dash

Pass 5 Jun 2010 41,490 miles

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

both offside tyres in very poor condition and worn close to the legal limit (2002)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 41,490 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both offside tyres in very poor condition and worn close to the legal limit (2002)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 33,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both offside tyres starting to deteriorate (2002)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 29,122 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 22,441 miles

Damp with oil around offside front swivel joint seal.

Slight corrosion on inner faces of brake discs.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 20,843 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 20,843 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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FH02 JVD is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 FH02 JVD, 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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FH02 JVD is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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