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KC02 VXE

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,199 mi
Last recorded91,199 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC02 VXE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 91,199 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 82,093 miles

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

chip in windscreen

front anti-roll bar - slight play in offside droplink

Pass 2 Sep 2015 78,324 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 78,323 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front brake application uneven nearside weaker (37% imbalance) (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 76,171 miles

both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split

inner sill panels surface rusting

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

rear exhaust starting to rust

slight oil leak

small stone chip in front windscreen

suspension coil springs and shock absorbers starting to rust

Pass 30 Sep 2013 70,465 miles

centre exhaust heatshields slightly loose

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp

rear exhaust starting to rust

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

suspension coil springs and shock absorbers starting to rust

Pass 12 Oct 2012 65,454 miles

front number plate cracked

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp

oil leak

rear exhaust starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

suspension coil springs starting to rust

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Fail 9 Oct 2012 65,454 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

front number plate cracked

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp

oil leak

rear exhaust starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 19 Oct 2011 60,687 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 60,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 53,018 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 41,016 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2008
Pass 11 Sep 2007 28,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2007 26,542 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 21,885 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 VXE is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KC02 VXE, 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 KC02 VXE registered?

KC02 VXE is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 August 2002.

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