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HK02 YBU

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

126,988 mi
Last recorded126,988 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 YBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 126,988 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 10 Feb 2024 117,992 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 108,972 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 97,929 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 97,267 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 97,267 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 97,093 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front swivel joint seal has slight seepage

breather pipes corroded

underbody and components have signs of slight corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2019 95,792 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 94,414 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

o/s/f tractor joint leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2017 93,338 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 93,337 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tractor joint seal leaking (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 92,165 miles

offside front hub seal leaking

Fail 4 Apr 2016 92,165 miles

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

offside front hub seal leaking

Pass 2 Apr 2015 87,744 miles

n/s/f steering joint slightly pitted

o/s/f steering joint has slight leakage from the seal

Fail 1 Apr 2015 87,744 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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)

n/s/f steering joint slightly pitted

o/s/f steering joint has slight leakage from the seal

Pass 15 Apr 2014 87,079 miles

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

engine management light on

offside front hub seal leaking

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2014 87,078 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

engine management light on

offside front hub seal leaking

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 81,896 miles

engine management light on

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2013 81,896 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 67,447 miles

Oil leak

front tractor joint slightly pitted

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge 205/70/15

rear exhaust in poor cond

Pass 5 May 2011 54,862 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside screenwash inoperative

Fail 28 Apr 2011 54,862 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Nearside front hub dry

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside screenwash inoperative

Offside front sweeper seal leaking heavily

Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,689 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2009 37,657 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

Fail 8 Apr 2009 37,657 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management light on

Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 25 Apr 2008 34,135 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 34,117 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

nearside rear seat base insecure

not all bulbs operate in high level brake lamp

Pass 27 Apr 2007 30,943 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s and o/s front axle joints rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2006 64,633 miles

both front axle swivel ball joint corrosion present

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 YBU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 YBU, 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 YBU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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