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HF02 VTM

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

124,246 mi
Last recorded124,246 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 VTM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 124,246 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 17 Jan 2025 113,785 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 104,029 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 93,189 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipe to the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both ( Nearside and Offside ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both ( Nearside and Offside ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 93,061 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipe to the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both ( Nearside and Offside ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both ( Nearside and Offside ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 83,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box surface corrded but no gas leak

Pass 23 Jan 2021 71,202 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 71,202 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 61,049 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2020 61,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2019 49,324 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2018 38,502 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 23,735 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 21,857 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 20,810 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 18,648 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 16,232 miles

rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 14,266 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 12,989 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 11,290 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 11,290 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 10,106 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 9,022 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 7,697 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 6,305 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 VTM is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 HF02 VTM, 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 VTM registered?

HF02 VTM is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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