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LY02 XRL

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,853 mi
Last recorded119,853 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 XRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 119,853 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 119,541 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 119,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 117,722 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 117,721 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 116,632 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 116,632 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 113,518 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced slightly corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in lower swivel bearing

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced slightly corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 113,518 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced slightly corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in lower swivel bearing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced slightly corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 134,428 miles

weld repairs undersealed

Pass 26 May 2017 108,701 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSR , OSR and centre-rear (also coated with rustproofing) (3.6.B.2c)

Centre rear boot floor corroded, but not in prescribed area

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

NSR and OSF tyre sidewalls slightly perished

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

Rear exhaust backbox outer casing heavily corroded, but still functioning as intended

Rear seats missing at time of test

Rear wheel bearing has slight play NSR and OSR (2.6.2)

Fail 26 May 2017 108,701 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSR , OSR and centre-rear (also coated with rustproofing) (3.6.B.2c)

Centre rear boot floor corroded, but not in prescribed area

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

NSR and OSF tyre sidewalls slightly perished

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

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

Rear exhaust backbox outer casing heavily corroded, but still functioning as intended

Rear seats missing at time of test

Rear wheel bearing has slight play NSR and OSR (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 101,128 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 101,125 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicators/hazards (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicators/ hazards (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicators/hazards (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicators/ hazards (1.2.1f)

Reverse lights constantly illuminated

Pass 28 Apr 2015 95,298 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 95,927 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 87,220 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 79,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 71,241 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 71,241 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 50,692 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 50,692 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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)

advise front brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Jul 2010 42,900 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 34,177 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 27,103 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

all tyres cracking

front fog lights inop

Pass 25 Aug 2007 19,415 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 14,284 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 XRL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XRL, 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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LY02 XRL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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