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KE02 HBA

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,667 mi
Last recorded108,667 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE02 HBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 108,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Cracked/perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Cracked/perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 108,667 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Cracked/perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Cracked/perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 105,474 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [Covered in grease] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 102,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security At rear body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 100,280 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 97,571 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 94,696 miles

Offside Front hub - noise on rotation

Rear body mountings - starting to corrode

Rear exhaust section - holed/corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2020 92,277 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 85,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 75,441 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 68,707 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 68,707 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 61,171 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 53,241 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 46,063 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 35,452 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 35,452 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 35,443 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,605 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 27,600 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 26,028 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 22,706 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 19,542 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 16,436 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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KE02 HBA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KE02 HBA, 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 KE02 HBA registered?

KE02 HBA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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