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JLZ 7158

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,014 mi
Last recorded75,014 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLZ 7158
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 75,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 69,590 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 69,590 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 67,883 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 67,813 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / wheel arch corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / wheel arch corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/70r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust back box close to tow bar

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

rear chassis and body corroded, but not seriously weakened

steering wheel cover slightly loose

Pass 22 Oct 2018 66,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 66,764 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking front to rear pipe (near fuel tank) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust section fouling tow-bar

Pass 18 Sep 2017 63,009 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

brake load sensing valve spring corroded and weak

exhaust back box fouling tow bar

exhaust corroded

front axle vacuum pipes corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 58,510 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust rear section , nearside mount detached

front brake discs have lip of corrosion

slight bad earth in tail lights

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 21 Sep 2016 58,505 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired spring missing (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from reservoir to steering box (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust rear section , nearside mount detached

front brake discs have lip of corrosion

slight bad earth in tail lights

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Sep 2015 52,951 miles

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn very low

offside rear shock absorber leaking

play in both front drop links

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 12 Sep 2014 47,582 miles

exhaust very corroded

front brake discs corroded

front tyres worn on outer edges

fuel pipes corroded

slight engine oil leak and power steering fluid leak

slight judder from front brakes

slight play in o/s/f drop link

Fail 11 Sep 2014 47,582 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust very corroded

front tyres worn on outer edges

fuel pipes corroded

slight engine oil leak and power steering fluid leak

slight play in o/s/f drop link

Fail 10 Sep 2014 47,575 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Advise both front tyre uneven wear

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 44,427 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

play in both rear wheel bearings

rear brake pipes very corroded

removed obstruction from windscreen

suspension corroded

tyre size 205/70r15

Pass 7 Sep 2012 41,237 miles

tyre size 205/70/15

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

front to rear brake pipes corroded and sealed

nearside half shaft seal leaking(not contaminating disc)(ADVISE REPAIR)

reverse lights inop

Pass 3 Aug 2011 37,553 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 37,552 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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JLZ 7158 is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JLZ 7158, 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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JLZ 7158 is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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