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HJ02 AOR

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Orange Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

89,822 mi
Last recorded89,822 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 AOR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 89,822 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 86,630 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 86,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 82,585 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 5 Jul 2022 82,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 80,810 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 79,377 miles

Rear areas adjacent both body mountings corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2020 79,377 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear areas adjacent both body mountings corroded

Pass 3 May 2019 74,962 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 69,470 miles

Boot floor starting to corrode.

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Pass 5 May 2017 65,966 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 62,252 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 58,294 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 54,972 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 51,896 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 47,788 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 43,661 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pitted.

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 39,495 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,468 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 34,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 29,965 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 27,946 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2006 22,182 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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HJ02 AOR is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Orange with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HJ02 AOR, 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 HJ02 AOR registered?

HJ02 AOR is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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