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KV02 XLD

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

130,621 mi
Last recorded130,621 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV02 XLD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 130,621 miles

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

Rear rear body and floor heavily corroded rear body mounts heavily corroded

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 122,283 miles

Rear body mounts corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2022 122,283 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure support broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear body mounts corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 113,456 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2021 113,456 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure hanger broken corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2020 107,395 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and corrosion on flexy hoses ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 98,926 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 98,901 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill by (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill by (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 87,300 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 87,296 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working side front (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 79,193 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 79,193 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 70,446 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 70,446 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 59,934 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 59,934 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 55,455 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2013 49,996 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,935 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,538 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,494 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 37,952 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 34,872 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 31,586 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 28,199 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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KV02 XLD 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 KV02 XLD, 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 KV02 XLD registered?

KV02 XLD is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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