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HT02 VRO

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,302 mi
Last recorded62,302 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT02 VRO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 62,302 miles

Engine management lamp is illuminated

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

Front To rear fuel pipes are corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has corrosion to the outer casing

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Sill has heavy corrosion

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp is not working

Offside Front Shock absorber has corrosion to the outer casing

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Sill has heavy corrosion

Towbar has corrosion

Underside of vehicle has corrosion some of which is heavy

Fail 23 Jun 2026 62,301 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Engine management lamp is illuminated

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

Front To rear fuel pipes are corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has corrosion to the outer casing

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Sill has heavy corrosion

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp is not working

Offside Front Shock absorber has corrosion to the outer casing

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Sill has heavy corrosion

Rear exhaust including bolts are corroded

Towbar has corrosion

Underside of vehicle has corrosion some of which is heavy

Pass 3 Jul 2025 58,729 miles

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

EML illuminated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 58,727 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front Intermediate drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rear Intermediate drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/70R15 96H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

EML illuminated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 56,864 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Underside corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2023 55,007 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 53,353 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 53,353 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 51,805 miles

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

Fuel pipes have corrosion

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

Underside of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2021 51,805 miles

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

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

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

Front Wheels are tight to turn

Fuel pipes have corrosion

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

Underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2020 50,965 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

engine oil leak

front wheels tight to rotate

minor exhaust leak

underside corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 50,071 miles

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

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

front shock absorbers have corrosion

front wheels tight to rotate

Pass 3 Jul 2018 48,713 miles

Both front road wheels are tight to turn

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Shock absorbers have corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2018 48,712 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Bosch 16 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front road wheels are tight to turn

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Shock absorbers have corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2017 47,581 miles

Brake pedal rubber has wear

Clutch pedal rubber has slight damage

Engine management lamp illuminated

Tow bar has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2016 45,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre condition deteriorated

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

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

Nearside Front Tyre condition deteriorated

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

Offside Front Tyre condition deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre condition deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2015 44,364 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Nearside rear tyre has slight deteriation

Offside rear tyre has slight deteriation

Pass 30 Jun 2014 42,939 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 2 Jul 2013 41,368 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust system has corosion

Offside rear tyre has slight deteriation on the outer sidewall

Pass 4 Jul 2012 39,870 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 34,991 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 30,538 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 27,192 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 27,192 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 24,357 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 22,002 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Aug 2006 17,473 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 14,140 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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HT02 VRO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HT02 VRO, 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 HT02 VRO registered?

HT02 VRO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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