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HG02 TVL

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,459 mi
Last recorded102,459 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 TVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 102,459 miles

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

eml on

Pass 20 Apr 2015 93,487 miles
Pass 12 May 2014

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

Fail 12 May 2014

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2013

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

adv o/s/r lens cracked

Fail 2 May 2013

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

adv o/s/r lens cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2012 72,101 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

adv rear ex corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2012 72,101 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

adv rear ex corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 67,994 miles

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

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

Plastic sill cover,s fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sill,s

Fail 17 May 2011 67,992 miles

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

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

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

Plastic sill cover,s fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sill,s

Pass 10 May 2010 63,226 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

adv o/s/r lens cracked

Pass 18 May 2009 58,591 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

slight splits in both wiper blades

Fail 18 May 2009 58,591 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

slight splits in both wiper blades

Pass 7 May 2008 53,736 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2007 48,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

adv o/s rear bumper damaged adv o/s rear light lens cracked

Pass 17 May 2007 48,641 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

adv o/s rear bumper damaged adv o/s rear light lens cracked

Pass 10 May 2006 42,551 miles

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

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 10 May 2006 42,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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)

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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HG02 TVL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HG02 TVL, 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 HG02 TVL registered?

HG02 TVL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 May 2002.

Is HG02 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG02 TVL shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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