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HW02 LXT

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

106,873 mi
Last recorded106,873 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 LXT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 106,873 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 106,563 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2025 106,563 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 103,238 miles

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

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

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

corrosion in rear floor

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2024 103,238 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

corrosion in rear floor

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2023 98,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 98,877 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 94,024 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front tyres perished and nearside front worn on edge

rear chassis areas corroded

Fail 30 May 2022 94,017 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

front tyres perished and nearside front worn on edge

rear chassis areas corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2021 89,501 miles

2x fuel pipes rusty

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

rear chassi rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2020 84,609 miles

2x front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

rear chassi rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2019 78,803 miles

2 x front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

rear chassis rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2018 72,117 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 65,555 miles

rear exhaust box outer cover deteriorated

towball / hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2016 58,795 miles

Chassis is starting to corrode, protection recommended.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Jun 2015 52,175 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jun 2014 45,712 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 43,734 miles

corrosion on brake servo

front axle breather pipes corroded

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2012 42,429 miles

front axle breather pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2011 42,175 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 42,156 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 41,578 miles

surface corrossion on chassis

Fail 23 Jun 2009 40,178 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 40,178 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 37,292 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 33,696 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyre outer side walls starting to crack

Pass 20 Jun 2006 29,771 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2005 26,406 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 26,406 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 LXT 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 79.3%.

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 LXT, 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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HW02 LXT is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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