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K70 DMD

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,153 mi
Last recorded94,153 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK70 DMD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 94,153 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 93,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

slight surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 6 Sep 2023 93,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

slight surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 6 Sep 2022 93,430 miles

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

under side of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 13 Aug 2020 93,268 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced cross member above body mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member above body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

both front shock absorbers corroded

both front swivel joints corroded

engine management light on

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

rear boot floor corroded

rear valance corroded behind number plate

Pass 3 Apr 2019 89,558 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing broth rear tyre cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 Shock absorbers casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion on under body and suspension parts

vac pipes hanging down off front of vehicle

Fail 20 Mar 2019 89,513 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing broth rear tyre cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 Shock absorbers casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion on all suspension parts

vac pipes hanging down off front of vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2018 86,992 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 86,990 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 86,938 miles

Central Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 83,623 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 78,748 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 78,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2014 75,003 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 70,677 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 64,644 miles

ADVISE ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 64,644 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ADVISE ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 60,094 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 55,853 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 55,853 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 50,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,411 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 40,649 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 38,686 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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K70 DMD is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K70 DMD, 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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K70 DMD is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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