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HF02 ZCA

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

82,512 mi
Last recorded82,512 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 ZCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 82,512 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 82,509 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

nearside sill cover loose

Pass 12 Oct 2022 81,906 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

unable to check for corrosion due to car being heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Oct 2021 81,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 74,868 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and all rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 74,865 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material limiter valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 73,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 71,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cracking

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Feb 2018 71,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cracking

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 68,488 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 65,432 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 62,851 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 57,756 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2014 57,745 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 52,506 miles

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,417 miles

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

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked and poor condition

rear exhaust box corroded and poor condition

Fail 24 Jan 2011 35,153 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 35,153 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 29,307 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009
Pass 2 Feb 2008 46,046 miles

Both front antiroll bar drop links have slight play.

Chip in windscreen.

Front brake pipes getting rusty.

Rear exhaust section in rusty and poor condition.

Fail 1 Feb 2008 46,046 miles

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

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

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

Both front antiroll bar drop links have slight play.

Chip in windscreen.

Front brake pipes getting rusty.

Rear exhaust section in rusty and poor condition.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 41,376 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 41,372 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 ZCA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZCA, 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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HF02 ZCA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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