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KC02 OAY

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

138,354 mi
Last recorded138,354 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC02 OAY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 138,354 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 135,933 miles

Rear no rear seats fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2024 134,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 132,261 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 5 Oct 2021 132,261 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 15 Oct 2020 130,012 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 129,987 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 128,406 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

both front tyres tread wearing unevenly

Fail 2 Oct 2019 128,386 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

both front tyres tread wearing unevenly

Pass 2 Oct 2018 125,900 miles

brakes noisey when braking

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

both front tyres distorted

both rear tyres perrished

front flexy hoses metal parts corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 123,141 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

plastic covers over sills

Fail 14 Sep 2017 123,140 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

plastic covers over sills

Pass 28 Sep 2016 120,592 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

plastic covers over sills

Fail 28 Sep 2016 120,592 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

plastic covers over sills

Pass 22 Sep 2015 117,942 miles

fuel pipes rusty

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2015 117,926 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

both front hubs leaking and have play

fuel pipes rusty

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2015 117,911 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush in arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from osr chassis/flexi across rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged both fuel pipes front to rear of vehicle damaged by corrosion not leaking (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes in arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light on

unable to fully inspect rear seats & belts as removed from vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2014 109,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine light on

fuel pipes rusty

nearside front hub seal leaking

Fail 3 Oct 2014 109,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine light on

fuel pipes rusty

nearside front hub seal leaking

Pass 21 Sep 2013 98,195 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 87,443 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 76,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 76,032 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 65,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 53,821 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 40,271 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 27,405 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 15,688 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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KC02 OAY is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 KC02 OAY, 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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KC02 OAY is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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