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AR51 KXV

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,276 mi
Last recorded94,276 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 KXV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2020 94,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 91,601 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 85,353 miles

Engine management light on at time of test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

High level stop lamp inop

Fail 9 Jan 2018 85,346 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine management light on at time of test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

High level stop lamp inop

Pass 17 Jan 2017 79,513 miles

Engine management light on at time of test

Fail 17 Jan 2017 79,506 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine management light on at time of test

Pass 13 Jan 2016 73,731 miles

Offside transfer gearbox mounting cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2016 73,649 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside transfer gearbox mounting cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2015 67,799 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside transfer box mounting corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2015 67,799 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

offside transfer box mounting corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 62,085 miles

brake pipes under car coated in grease

exhaust rear box deteriated

Fail 16 Jan 2014 62,081 miles

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

brake pipes under car coated in grease

exhaust rear box deteriated

Pass 11 Jan 2013 56,743 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box deterieted

front wiper blades worn

Pass 16 Jan 2012 51,229 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2011 46,253 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2010 41,202 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front suspension swivel balls corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2009 35,949 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 30,396 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 30,396 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 25,674 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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AR51 KXV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AR51 KXV, 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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What year was AR51 KXV registered?

AR51 KXV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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