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LT02 CVU

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,480 mi
Last recorded98,480 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT02 CVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 98,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 98,318 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 97,943 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 97,577 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 96,956 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 96,951 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 96,377 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 92,545 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 86,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 79,530 miles

play in offside front hub,suspension components+inner sills corroding,oil leaks

Pass 7 Jul 2016 72,626 miles

suspension components corroding,play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jul 2015 64,474 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2014 56,389 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside inner seal has slight corrosion

offside inner seal has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2013 52,359 miles

exhaust heat shield clip corroded/split.

Fail 28 Jun 2013 52,357 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust heat shield clip corroded/split.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 41,986 miles

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

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Fail 4 Jul 2012 41,984 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2011 35,977 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 35,128 miles

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

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

nsf swivel ball rusty and pitted

osf swivel joint leaking slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2009 34,183 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 33,252 miles

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 15 Oct 2008 33,251 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2008 33,230 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 36,799 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 17,187 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 10,522 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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LT02 CVU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LT02 CVU, 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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LT02 CVU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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