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MA02 WUV

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

106,901 mi
Last recorded106,901 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 WUV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2025 106,901 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fuel hose leaking at rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front and rear mountings corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both rear floor panels corroded and holed.

Pass 8 Apr 2024 106,173 miles

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

underbody undersealed throughout

Fail 4 Apr 2024 106,170 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

underbody undersealed throughout

Pass 14 Jun 2021 95,274 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 95,190 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced o/s/f inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced o/s inner rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2020 92,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 89,987 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 29 Jan 2019 88,909 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under archmarked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Jan 2018 83,780 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded under the vehicle ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

axle lubrication pipes are corroded under the vehicle

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jan 2017 80,260 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under the vehicle ()

Nearside Front wheel hub leaking

Offside Front wheel hub grease pipe broken

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear washer not working

Fail 23 Jan 2017 80,244 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under the vehicle ()

Nearside Front wheel hub leaking

Offside Front wheel hub grease pipe broken

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear washer not working

Pass 25 Jan 2016 75,647 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 75,647 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 72,561 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 72,506 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 69,393 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 69,361 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 66,485 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 66,482 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 63,512 miles

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

front disks corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2011 60,428 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 57,263 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 49,566 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 41,412 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 35,231 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 35,231 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 30,611 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 WUV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WUV, 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 WUV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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