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KP02 TFZ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,222 mi
Last recorded77,222 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP02 TFZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2025 77,222 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill in many places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill in many places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill /inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

advise plastic sill covers fitted unable to inspect fully

Pass 1 Feb 2024 73,276 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corroded/sill covers fitted cannot check fully

Pass 19 Jan 2023 70,558 miles

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

Offside Front hub seal leaking

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 69,502 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Rear brake and fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2020 66,697 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 66,697 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 61,437 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 61,423 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 57,104 miles

Offside Front hub seal leaking

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2017 52,681 miles

brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 48,455 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged by corrosion (7.2.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 48,455 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged by corrosion (7.2.2)

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

Fail 11 May 2016 48,434 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside fuel pips corroding

Pass 22 Apr 2015 46,785 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2015 60,785 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 May 2014 44,799 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 44,799 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 41,639 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Rear passenger seats not in use at time of test

Fail 26 Apr 2013 41,639 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

High level stop lamp not working

Rear passenger seats not in use at time of test

Pass 11 Apr 2012 39,300 miles

EOBD WARNING LIGHT ON

VERY MINOR BINDING OF OSF WHEEL

Pass 10 May 2011 37,148 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 37,148 miles

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

excessive fluid leak front o/s/f swival joint

Pass 8 Apr 2010 34,765 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 33,018 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 31,731 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 29,827 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 27,480 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 27,464 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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KP02 TFZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 KP02 TFZ, 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 KP02 TFZ registered?

KP02 TFZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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