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M550 UKL

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,019 mi
Last recorded77,019 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM550 UKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 77,019 miles

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

corrosion and hole in both rear inner wheel arches rear of arch not within prescribed area

Fail 6 Jun 2018 76,921 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion and hole in both rear inner wheel arches rear of arch not within prescribed area

Pass 13 Jul 2017 75,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mount at rear of inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front bumper corroded

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mount at rear of inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 75,295 miles

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

Rear tyres perished need replacing

Pass 8 Jul 2015 74,597 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 74,597 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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 74,005 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 74,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 73,098 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2013 73,098 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 72,220 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear brake needs further attention

Fail 12 Jul 2012 72,174 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2011 70,367 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 68,185 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 65,614 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 62,259 miles

note oil leak on n/s/r axle

Pass 17 Jul 2007 58,820 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 56,538 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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M550 UKL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 M550 UKL, 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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M550 UKL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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