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K5 UTE

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,013 mi
Last recorded106,013 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 UTE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 106,013 miles

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

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

all underside heavily wax-oiled

Fail 23 Aug 2021 105,967 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both central body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both front body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

4x4 vacuum pipes corroded

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside heavily waxoiled

Pass 18 Aug 2020 103,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights could do with a polish (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside mirror cracked

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

heavily undersealed

Fail 11 Aug 2020 103,259 miles

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

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights could do with a polish (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside mirror cracked

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

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))

heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Aug 2019 100,679 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 100,669 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 95,787 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

suspension components corroded corrosion on under side

Fail 8 Aug 2018 95,689 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

brake pipes on bulk head stared to corrode

exhaust corroded

front head light panel corroded

fuel pipes buy tank getting corroded

suspension components corroded corrosion on under side

Pass 17 Jul 2017 93,175 miles

Front axel breather pipes corroded/none testable

Front wiper blades worn

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2016 88,172 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 83,682 miles

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

four wheel drive vacuum pipes are badly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 79,038 miles

four wheel drive vacuum pipes are badly corroded

wear in o/s front suspension swivel ball joint also have slight leakage of grease i would recommend it tobe repaired

Pass 26 Jul 2013 72,043 miles

4 wheel drive vacuum pipes badly corroded

deterioration on front exhaust

very slight wear on o/s front suspension swivel ball joint

Fail 25 Jul 2013 72,043 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

4 wheel drive vacuum pipes badly corroded

deterioration on front exhaust

very slight wear on o/s front suspension swivel ball joint

Pass 10 Aug 2012 66,142 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 58,860 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 55,151 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Aug 2009 46,915 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 46,835 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 40,348 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 30,702 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 29,521 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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K5 UTE is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K5 UTE, 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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What year was K5 UTE registered?

K5 UTE is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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