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HK02 MVU

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

119,777 mi
Last recorded119,777 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 MVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 119,777 miles

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

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

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

corrosion boot floor near body mounts

corrosion nearside and offside rear inner and outer sills

front brake pads worn low

rear seats and seat belts removed

Pass 2 Oct 2023 114,583 miles

Nearside corrosion around body mount

Offside Rear corrosion around body mount

corrosion rear floor and inner sills

rear seats not presented

Pass 21 Sep 2022 131,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

engine management light illuminated

Fail 11 Mar 2020 83,173 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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))

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

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

Offside 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 inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front bump stop insecure

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 123,448 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s rear body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil contamination around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s front (5.3.2 (b))

clutch pedal rubber slightly worn

clutch pedal, low bite point

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre, tread worn slightly uneven

o/s/f bump stop rubber insecure

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Fail 10 Sep 2018 123,448 miles

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s rear body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil contamination around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s front (5.3.2 (b))

clutch pedal rubber slightly worn

clutch pedal, low bite point

n/s/r tyre, tread worn slightly uneven

o/s/f bump stop rubber insecure

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 26 Sep 2017 120,154 miles

Offside Front suspension bump stop insecure

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle, offside to nearside. recommend replace (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated in places

slight oil contamination around engine

Pass 27 Sep 2016 106,288 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle pipe, o/s to n/s (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system, slight deterioration in places

minor oil leaks

sill covers fitted, o/s and n/s limiting view

Fail 20 Sep 2016 105,980 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle pipe, o/s to n/s (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system, slight deterioration in places

minor oil leaks

sill covers fitted, o/s and n/s limiting view

Pass 10 Sep 2015 86,001 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front tyre has cracks on the inner sidewall, recommend replace

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside to offside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 85,948 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front tyre has cracks on the inner sidewall, recommend replace

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside to offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint to centre (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 78,671 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 78,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 73,272 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering swivel balls corroded

wipers poor

Pass 4 Jul 2013 73,272 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering swivel balls corroded

wipers poor

Pass 29 Jun 2012 67,819 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

engine management light on

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 59,154 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front bumper damaged

front discs scored & pitted

front discs worn heavily

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Jul 2010 49,927 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 49,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2009 38,665 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 38,660 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)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 26,278 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2007 15,813 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2007 15,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 13,812 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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HK02 MVU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HK02 MVU, 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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HK02 MVU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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