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HW02 DWM

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,569 mi
Last recorded28,569 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 DWM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 28,569 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front axle hub vacuum lines broken

Fail 31 Oct 2025 28,562 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front discs excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid only outer passenger side washer working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective center pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front axle hub vacuum lines broken

Pass 6 Nov 2024 28,039 miles

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

corrosion to chassis, body and suspension components

Fail 6 Nov 2024 28,039 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

corrosion to chassis, body and suspension components

Pass 25 Oct 2023 27,603 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 26,958 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all of them (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all of them (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition

all steering and suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2021 26,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 25,885 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 25,147 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 24,466 miles

Exhaust centre pipe bracket broken

Pass 27 Apr 2017 23,474 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases kat (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system deteriated

Pass 25 Apr 2016 22,620 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 21,430 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 3 May 2014 19,149 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 16,777 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 15,622 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 15,622 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 14,371 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 13,392 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 13,346 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 12,231 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 11,030 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 9,826 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 8,862 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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HW02 DWM is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HW02 DWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW02 DWM registered?

HW02 DWM is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 May 2002.

Is HW02 DWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW02 DWM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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