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CP51 JFO

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,281 mi
Last recorded122,281 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 JFO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 122,281 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 121,840 miles

Passenger seats not fitted at time of test.

This vehicle has modified suspension fitted. Converted to air suspension.

Fail 31 Jan 2024 121,833 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seats not fitted at time of test.

This vehicle has modified suspension fitted. Converted to air suspension.

Pass 18 Nov 2022 120,856 miles

Air suspension fitted this vehicle. Suspension has been modified.

Rear Seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 15 May 2021 119,457 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Lower Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 118,924 miles

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2018 117,482 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 116,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box outer casing corroded (7.1.2)

advise : offside front diff seal slightly leaking

advise : under body surface corrsion

Pass 14 Jan 2016 113,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 113,825 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres slightly cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 111,358 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 109,543 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 102,960 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 94,963 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 88,080 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 79,557 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 71,144 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 62,464 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 81,136 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 42,219 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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CP51 JFO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CP51 JFO, 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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CP51 JFO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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