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AR51 FET

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,219 mi
Last recorded69,219 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 FET
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 69,219 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 69,219 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 66,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 63,771 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 60,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2022 57,060 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 54,080 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 51,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 48,313 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 48,313 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 48,113 miles

Nearside Front just starting to crack in tread

Offside Front tyre just starting to crack in tread

centre exhaust mounting broken but still adequately supported

Pass 17 Jan 2017 47,851 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 47,466 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded very light corrosion to several metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

light corrosion to fuel pipes

minor fluid leaks from both front swivel hub oil seals

osf tyre starting to crack and perish in tread

Pass 13 Jan 2015 46,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 46,097 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 46,097 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 45,457 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jan 2012 44,302 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 43,209 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 42,254 miles

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED AS REAR OF VEHICLE CONVERTED INTO BED

Fail 26 Jan 2010 42,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED AS REAR OF VEHICLE CONVERTED INTO BED

TAILBOX IN VERY POOR CONDITION

Pass 29 Jan 2009 41,157 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery carrier requires tightening

exhaust cat heat shield cable tied on

nearside and offside front inner brake disc edges rusted

nearside and offside front inner brake pads appear to be worn very low

offside rear tyre started to perish

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2009 41,157 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery carrier requires tightening

exhaust cat heat shield cable tied on

nearside and offside front inner brake disc edges rusted

nearside and offside front inner brake pads appear to be worn very low

offside rear tyre started to perish

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2008 37,196 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 37,196 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 27,763 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 23,156 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 23,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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AR51 FET is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AR51 FET, 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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AR51 FET is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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The MOT history for AR51 FET shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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