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M28 JFK

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,658 mi
Last recorded114,658 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 JFK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 114,658 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Both axle swivel joints leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 107,898 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 97,194 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 97,194 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 90,395 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded next to fuel tank

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by hazards (4.2.3 (c))

Rear boot floor has corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2022 89,089 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Jun 2022 89,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jun 2021 87,227 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 87,095 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 86,281 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 86,281 miles

Registration plate inscription missing Front registration plate broken (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers not clearing windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 85,689 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 81,479 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear wiper blade worn and split.

coolant header tank missing.

Fail 23 Mar 2017 81,476 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn swivel hub (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Inner brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left. (4.1.E.1)

coolant header tank missing.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 73,032 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 73,032 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 65,973 miles

Rear exhaust silencer is slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 62,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 58,528 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 52,527 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 48,479 miles

PAS pump drive belt deteriorated

Slight "end float" in rear axle

Pass 29 Sep 2009 82,319 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 82,255 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 39,208 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 30,908 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 24,225 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 24,225 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 23,706 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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M28 JFK is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M28 JFK, 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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M28 JFK is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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