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LO02 ZDS

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

120,113 mi
Last recorded120,113 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO02 ZDS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 120,113 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 119,077 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 118,478 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Needs repairing properly not with filler (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Needs repairing properly not with filler (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 116,897 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis next to suspension arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

boot floor corroded

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2021 115,872 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 113,224 miles

floors,sills and chassis corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2018 108,015 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside to offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 101,175 miles

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust becoming corroded

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 96,128 miles

all coil springs becoming corroded

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 89,584 miles

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

both rear tyres becoming cracked/perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2014 89,582 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

screw in n/s/f tyre

vehicle becoming corroded

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f and both rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Nov 2013 83,567 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all coil springs corroded

exhaust becoming corroded

rear seat belts not tested as rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2012 77,564 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust becoming corroded

slight play in both rear half shafts

unable to test rear seat belts as rear seats are not in use

Fail 20 Nov 2012 77,562 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades split

exhaust becoming corroded

slight play in both rear half shafts

throttle cable insecure and chaffing on P.A.S pipes

unable to test rear seat belts as rear seats are not in use

Pass 11 Nov 2011 71,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

horn only working on right hand button

tranmission oil leaking from o/s/f seal

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2011 71,244 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

horn only working on right hand button

tranmission oil leaking from o/s/f seal

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 64,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 57,987 miles

brake pads becomming low

front brake discs becomming worn

front tyres becomming cracked/perished and worn on edges

rear exhaust system becomming corroded

rear tyres becomming cracked/perished

Pass 10 Oct 2008 46,279 miles

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

both front tyres becomming cracked/perished

both rear tyres becomming cracked/perished

front brake pads starting to wear thin

vehicle becomming corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2008 46,277 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

both front tyres becomming cracked/perished

both rear tyres becomming cracked/perished

front brake pads starting to wear thin

vehicle becomming corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2007 39,825 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 32,802 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 32,800 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 27,104 miles

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

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

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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LO02 ZDS is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LO02 ZDS, 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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LO02 ZDS is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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The MOT history for LO02 ZDS shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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