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KM51 ZKW

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

148,979 mi
Last recorded148,979 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 ZKW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 148,979 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 148,214 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 148,143 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 147,975 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 142,828 miles

Damage to bumper

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 142,827 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

damage to front bumper

Pass 12 Jun 2018 126,707 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 126,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Pass 19 May 2017 120,470 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 120,470 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to load valve (both pipes) (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Damp with fluid/oil around brake back plate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 112,295 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear slight oil leak from hub bearing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has lift

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2016 112,295 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear slight oil leak from hub bearing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has lift

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 100,011 miles

genral chassi corosion

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres are starting to perish and crack in treads

o/s/f wheel hass modified washers fit behind wheel nuts

Fail 26 Mar 2015 100,009 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

all tyres are starting to perish and crack in treads

o/s/f wheel hass modified washers fit behind wheel nuts

Pass 27 May 2014 91,812 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 88,509 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 85,166 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 80,891 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 80,891 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 76,415 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 71,158 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 64,811 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 64,811 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 57,179 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 48,722 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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KM51 ZKW is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KM51 ZKW, 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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KM51 ZKW is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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