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L700 LSD

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

62,161 mi
Last recorded62,161 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 LSD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 62,161 miles

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

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

evidence of previous fuel leak

Pass 7 Aug 2024 61,040 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 59,923 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 58,606 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 55,796 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 55,620 miles

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jan 2017 55,230 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front hub seal slightly leaking

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Dec 2015 54,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Front chalise oil seal leaking could contaminate brake disc

Fail 8 Dec 2015 54,498 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front chalise oil seal leaking could contaminate brake disc

Fail 5 Dec 2014 53,790 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 53,790 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 53,037 miles

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

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

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

both front swivel hubs are slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2013 53,037 miles

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

both front swivel hubs are slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2012 47,262 miles

both front swivel hub oil seals are leaking grease

Pass 28 Jan 2011 45,406 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 42,803 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 40,613 miles

Malfunction Indicator Lamp On.

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 39,897 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 36,065 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 27,573 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 27,573 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling has excessive play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

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

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

Offside front differential seals leaking.

Fail 21 Sep 2005 27,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L700 LSD is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L700 LSD, 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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L700 LSD is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for L700 LSD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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