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KW02 YZU

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,356 mi
Last recorded43,356 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW02 YZU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 43,356 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 42,551 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front steering balls have slight leak

Pass 23 Aug 2023 41,964 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 41,179 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 40,303 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 39,679 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 38,745 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 37,662 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 22 Aug 2017 36,752 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroding.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 35,618 miles

Front both hub seals are weeping

Fail 1 Aug 2016 35,615 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front both hub seals are weeping

Pass 10 Aug 2015 34,399 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 33,120 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 31,434 miles

Both rear tyres perishing slightly.

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 29,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Aug 2011 28,676 miles

Both rear tyres slighly deteriorated

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 28,676 miles

Both rear tyres slighly deteriorated

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 27,265 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 24,369 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 24,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,126 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 18,059 miles

fluid contamination to rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Aug 2006 14,746 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 14,714 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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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KW02 YZU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KW02 YZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW02 YZU registered?

KW02 YZU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 August 2002.

Is KW02 YZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW02 YZU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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