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KJ02 DMO

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,781 mi
Last recorded93,781 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ02 DMO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 93,781 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak G/BOX ()

Fail 21 Aug 2017 93,651 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits MANIFOLD BLOWING AT THE JOINT WITH THE DOWNPIPE. (7.3.D.3)

engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail OS MOUNTING FOR THE TRANSFER BOX HAS SNAPPED. (6.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak G/BOX ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 82,878 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 80,867 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 80,861 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 80,856 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2014 78,042 miles

both head lamps starting to discolour

front no plate cracked

front to rear brake pipes rusty

fuel pipes front to rear rusty

movement o/s/front wheel bearing

Pass 24 May 2013 70,142 miles

metal brake pipe going to rear starting to corrode

Pass 17 May 2012 64,157 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 59,437 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 54,393 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 54,393 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2009 47,983 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 41,605 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 34,675 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,675 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 24,535 miles

oil leak

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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KJ02 DMO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KJ02 DMO, 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 KJ02 DMO registered?

KJ02 DMO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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