2002 Suzuki Jimny · 4,883 MOT tests
2002 Suzuki Jimny reliability
2002 Suzuki Jimnys fail 38.8% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 22 Jimny years (4,883 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- 38.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- 88,899
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,883
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: about average for its age (the 2002 car does better)
- 2003 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 5.8% of tests fail here (95% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 64% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Suzuki Jimny
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.7%
- Body, chassis and structure14.4%
- Brakes13.6%
- Suspension12.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.9%
- Seat belts and airbags5.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Seat belt anchor area weakened 3.99%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.89%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Position lamp not working 3.83%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Chassis corroded near body mounting 2.99%
Corrosion at a body mounting can weaken the chassis where it attaches, so an expert inspection is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.97%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 2.89%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (22.51%) · Fuel pipes starting to corrode (10.4%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (8.83%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.05%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.23%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.96%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Jimny year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny reliable?
2002 Suzuki Jimnys fail 38.8% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 22 Jimny years (4,883 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Suzuki Jimny MOT?
Most often seat belt anchor area weakened (3.99% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (3.89% of tests), position lamp not working (3.83% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Suzuki Jimny have done?
At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2002 Suzuki Jimny shows 88,899 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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