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LY02 VXK

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,738 mi
Last recorded98,738 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 VXK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 98,738 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 93,081 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres perished on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2012 87,726 miles

rust patches

slight run out on front brakes

Pass 9 Sep 2011 82,485 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 82,478 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 79,664 miles

2 of 5 bulbs inop on centre stop light

engine oil leak (oil filter)

fuel pipes and breathers corroded

rear silencer second skin loose

Fail 15 Dec 2010 79,664 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

2 of 5 bulbs inop on centre stop light

engine oil leak (oil filter)

fuel pipes and breathers corroded

rear silencer second skin loose

Pass 5 Dec 2009 70,068 miles

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

both front brake discs in slightly poor condition.

Fail 4 Dec 2009 70,068 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear 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 into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

both front brake discs in slightly poor condition.

Pass 22 Nov 2008 59,928 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 59,928 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 52,856 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 43,116 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 30,727 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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LY02 VXK is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LY02 VXK, 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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What year was LY02 VXK registered?

LY02 VXK is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for LY02 VXK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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