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LC02 XMJ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

139,176 mi
Last recorded139,176 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 XMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 139,176 miles

Slightly general corrosion

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

Pass 10 May 2023 134,223 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 134,114 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pads are insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 129,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

clutch high

Fail 14 Mar 2022 129,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch at rear of arch holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill front to rear holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

clutch high

Pass 2 Mar 2021 124,636 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

engine light on

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Mar 2020 121,911 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 121,911 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 116,349 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 111,740 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/O SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn SWIVEL HUBS /N/O/F (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 111,736 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/O SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn SWIVEL HUBS /N/O/F (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 109,317 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 87,616 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 76,186 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 76,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Dec 2012 66,946 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 66,578 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 66,578 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2010 65,656 miles

O/S front swivel join leaking grease

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 65,656 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S front swivel join leaking grease

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 60,279 miles

'Runout' nearside front brake disc (see axle 1 brake perfoemance report/graph). May lead to 'judder' if not addressed

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 54,455 miles

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

Offside front ball joint leaking grease

Fail 27 Jun 2007 43,499 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 43,499 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 33,461 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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LC02 XMJ 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 68%.

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 LC02 XMJ, 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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LC02 XMJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 July 2002.

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