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AP02 FNC

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,220 mi
Last recorded84,220 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 FNC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 84,220 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 83,999 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower under sill section holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength under rear wheel arch near body mounting holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 79,331 miles

Front brake pads near limit

Offside front to rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2022 72,436 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 69,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

chip in windscreen

dulling of both headlamp glasses

Pass 5 Feb 2020 67,758 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Jan 2019 65,060 miles

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

small crack in windscreen

Pass 24 Jan 2018 62,542 miles

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

leakage from nearside front hub swivel seal.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 59,875 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 57,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 54,997 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 52,206 miles

both wiper rubbers starting to split

Pass 5 Jul 2013 47,602 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 43,554 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 43,553 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 39,766 miles

n/s/f swivel hub leaking grease

Pass 1 Jul 2010 36,607 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 32,932 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 29,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 26,290 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish in walls

Pass 24 Aug 2006 21,631 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 21,186 miles

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

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 FNC is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FNC, 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 FNC is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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