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KW51 JYF

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,056 mi
Last recorded84,056 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW51 JYF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 84,056 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 78,293 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 73,951 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 73,840 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 73,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 73,090 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer insecure back box corroded and holed and hangers corroded and broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both inner sills corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability and leaking oil from swivel seal badly (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective cat heat shield broken from its fixings and rattling (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all pipes corroded almost to excess ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 68,786 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 68,783 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and heavily cracked (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2019 61,532 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 6 Nov 2019 61,532 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 53,562 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 53,562 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 51,871 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 51,871 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 49,837 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 49,783 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded transverse (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 46,672 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 46,617 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 44,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2013 43,330 miles

EML on requires investigation to determin cause

Oil leak

rear shock absorbers seem worn and soft further investigation required

Pass 6 Oct 2012 41,746 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 40,218 miles

E M L on

Pass 7 Oct 2010 38,406 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 36,235 miles

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

o/s/r + both front tyres degenerated old tyres (2001)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 34,989 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 33,271 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 33,271 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 31,430 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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KW51 JYF is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KW51 JYF, 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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KW51 JYF is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 February 2002.

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