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J121 MNY

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,004 mi
Last recorded128,004 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 MNY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 128,004 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 114,686 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 111,978 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 109,979 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 107,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 106,610 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear body has slight corrosion near mounting

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2019 103,451 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 99,902 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 99,888 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 97,675 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

front exhaust mount missing

Pass 4 Jun 2016 95,669 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 93,647 miles

Exhaust frontpipe mountings X2 broken but system still adequately supported.

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 93,647 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust frontpipe mountings X2 broken but system still adequately supported.

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 91,773 miles

Exhaust front mounting broken, but system still adequately supported.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 89,984 miles

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

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

offside front tyre perished.

Fail 31 May 2013 89,984 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre perished.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 88,074 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front swivel joint /housing slight leak

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2011 86,440 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 82,382 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 82,305 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 74,545 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 74,517 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 66,754 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 60,509 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 55,184 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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J121 MNY is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 J121 MNY, 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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J121 MNY is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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