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HY02 SKJ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,238 mi
Last recorded118,238 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 SKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 118,238 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

weak front suspension

Pass 2 Mar 2020 69,083 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 69,076 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 67,236 miles

Both front tyres are worn low (3mm).

N/S/R tyre is worn very low (2mm).

O/S/F axle seal is leaking.

O/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Offside numberplate light is not working.

Fail 19 Jan 2019 67,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated Axle seal is leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Both front tyres are worn low (3mm).

Both rear tyres are worn very low (2mm).

O/S/F axle seal is leaking.

Pass 3 Feb 2018 59,769 miles

Slight exhaust leak around the rear joint.

Wipers smear.

Pass 11 Nov 2016 58,459 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 54,853 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front diff seal leaking

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

brake servo corroding

chassis corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2014 51,113 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Nov 2013 48,597 miles

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

nearside and offside front swivel housings slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres worn to 3mm and slightly perished

offside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Fail 27 Nov 2013 48,597 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front swivel housings slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres worn to 3mm and slightly perished

offside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 23 Feb 2013 46,472 miles

slight play in o/s/f hub

Pass 21 Feb 2012 43,267 miles

slight play in o/s/f hub

Pass 11 Feb 2011 39,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 36,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 36,704 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 33,636 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 30,407 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 27,175 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 24,212 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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HY02 SKJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HY02 SKJ, 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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HY02 SKJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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