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J27 SWJ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

55,448 mi
Last recorded55,448 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 SWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 55,448 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 51,232 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BODY MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 49,529 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 48,361 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Jan 2022 47,191 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 45,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 44,921 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 44,921 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 43,321 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 41,715 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 40,101 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 26,442 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded but not leaking

Pass 7 Jan 2015 26,442 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 26,442 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 26,440 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 25,626 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 21,934 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 21,579 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 21,341 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 21,023 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 20,474 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 19,879 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

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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J27 SWJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 J27 SWJ, 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 J27 SWJ registered?

J27 SWJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is J27 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J27 SWJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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