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AP02 FMZ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,107 mi
Last recorded73,107 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 FMZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 73,107 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 69,345 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 68,770 miles

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2021 64,544 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 64,542 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 60,949 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

eml on

Fail 3 Jan 2020 60,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

eml on

Pass 2 Jan 2019 56,139 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Jan 2019 56,135 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2018 51,947 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 51,913 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 45,839 miles

both rear tyres near legal limits

rear axle steel brake pipes becoming corroded

rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

rear fuel lines becoming corroded

slight damage to n/s door mirror

Pass 4 Jan 2016 40,757 miles

1. Rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

3. Rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded.

4. Nails in offside rear tyre.

5. Nearside rear tyre near legal limits.

Pass 2 Jan 2015 35,803 miles

1. Rear exhaust silencer becoming coroded. 2. Unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 3. Both rear tyres becoming perished. 4. Offside front tyre inner side wall, not to cords at time of test.

5. Oil low on dip stick.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 30,484 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode. 3. Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 25,121 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2012 20,757 miles

cut in n/s rear tyre outer side wall ( not to cords at time of test)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 17,375 miles

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

Oil leak

managemant light is on

Pass 26 Feb 2010 13,521 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 6,223 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 5,294 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 32,676 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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AP02 FMZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AP02 FMZ, 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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AP02 FMZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 July 2002.

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