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MA02 ODP

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

255,094 mi
Last recorded255,094 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 ODP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 255,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 29 May 2026 251,068 miles

Offside Front Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam tractor joint (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam tractor joint (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 May 2025 129,005 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 123,486 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to rear brake failure (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 70,209 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 70,190 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Mount Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp Damaged

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reverse Lamps Inoperative

Pass 10 Jan 2020 68,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 65,954 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to back

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front sphere slight pitting

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front sphere slight pitting

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 65,954 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to back

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 65,791 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion boot floor (above rear silencer) (6.1.B.2)

engine management light on

Fail 18 Dec 2017 65,791 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion boot floor (above rear silencer) (6.1.B.2)

engine management light on

Pass 13 Dec 2016 63,350 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2016 63,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2015 57,893 miles

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

Offside Front swivel housing oil seal has a slight leak

Fail 14 Dec 2015 57,893 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front swivel housing oil seal has a slight leak

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 56,920 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 56,917 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Exhaust heat shield lose

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside front tyre perished

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 54,841 miles

backbox loose

offside front swivel joint leakiung

Fail 31 Mar 2014 54,833 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

backbox loose

offside front swivel joint leakiung

Pass 6 Mar 2013 51,680 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 51,680 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 48,823 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 45,296 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,805 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 39,114 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,922 miles

Advise dash warning light on

Pass 22 Mar 2007 30,895 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 23,692 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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MA02 ODP is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 MA02 ODP, 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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MA02 ODP is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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