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HF02 LYA

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,765 mi
Last recorded87,765 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 LYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 87,765 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2020 86,936 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 86,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 86,133 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

light corrosion to both inner sills

Pass 16 Nov 2018 83,774 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 80,935 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Nearside Front Inner HUB SEAL DAMP

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear METAL FUEL PIPES BADLY CORRODED

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL SEATS FOLDED DOWN AT TIME OF TEST ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 80,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed CUT TO TREAD (4.1.D.1b)

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Nearside Front Inner HUB SEAL DAMP

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear METAL FUEL PIPES BADLY CORRODED

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL SEATS FOLDED DOWN AT TIME OF TEST ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 77,089 miles

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear half-shafts rough when rotated

Fail 17 Oct 2016 77,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear half-shafts rough when rotated

Pass 3 Nov 2015 72,607 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 72,605 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 67,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front suspension ball joint/hub bearing has an oil leak and slight play

Fail 16 Dec 2014 67,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front suspension ball joint/hub bearing has an oil leak and slight play

Pass 30 Oct 2013 59,363 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and split

Fail 30 Oct 2013 59,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and split

Pass 1 Aug 2012 49,018 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 49,018 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 43,623 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 43,623 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 38,948 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 38,948 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 32,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,014 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 20,239 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 20,239 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 14,769 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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HF02 LYA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HF02 LYA, 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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What year was HF02 LYA registered?

HF02 LYA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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