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LL02 YJC

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

110,184 mi
Last recorded110,184 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL02 YJC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 110,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2026 110,110 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2025 107,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box splitting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2025 107,852 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box splitting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2024 106,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2023 104,164 miles

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

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

Offside Rear body mount slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2022 101,068 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 97,662 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak from transfer box seal

Pass 22 Jul 2020 95,218 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

transfer box output shaft leaking oil

Pass 23 Jul 2019 91,085 miles

oil leak from transfer box

Pass 25 Jul 2018 85,748 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 80,170 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 75,863 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 75,773 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 69,376 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside repeater lamp lens missing.

Offside rear and nearside rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 18 Jun 2015 69,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside repeater lamp lens missing.

Offside rear and nearside rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 13 May 2014 62,336 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 62,336 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 57,356 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 20 Jun 2012 54,364 miles

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

repeater lens n/s front missing

Fail 20 Jun 2012 54,364 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

repeater lens n/s front missing

Pass 4 May 2011 45,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 37,476 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 37,476 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,148 miles

All four tyres slight perishing in tread.

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 21,356 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 15,771 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 15,771 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 12,444 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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LL02 YJC is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 LL02 YJC, 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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LL02 YJC is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 August 2002.

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