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HF02 VTP

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,645 mi
Last recorded121,645 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 121,645 miles

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel hub leaking.

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

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

Offside Front Swivel hub leaking.

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 121,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel hub leaking.

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

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

Offside Front Swivel hub leaking.

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 112,366 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 107,722 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 102,668 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 97,241 miles

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

rear seat belts not tested seats down and covered

Fail 7 Sep 2021 97,114 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

rear seat belts not tested seats down and covered

Pass 17 Aug 2020 119,716 miles

Offside Rear light damage but dose not effect operation

Pass 2 Sep 2019 90,205 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 87,128 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 87,089 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 82,133 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 75,805 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 75,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 70,823 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 70,823 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 63,238 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 63,238 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 60,054 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 60,054 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 54,905 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 54,905 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 50,706 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 48,655 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 33,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 22 Mar 2010 33,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,379 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,982 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 21,038 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 16,933 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 VTP is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VTP, 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 VTP registered?

HF02 VTP is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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