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CV52 FVM

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

125,282 mi
Last recorded125,282 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 FVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 125,282 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 123,116 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 120,955 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 118,462 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 118,459 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Nearside and offside front crossmember badly corroded within the body mountings. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested Not working on dip beam. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Prop shaft likely to become detached Nut missing from the rear propshaft. (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management warning light illuminated.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 114,526 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 111,906 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 111,902 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Parking Brake low effort offside rear

Pass 26 Jun 2019 110,499 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 110,496 miles

Front Suspension rod insecurely attached panard rod bolt insecure to the axle. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Excessive free play at the steering wheel.

Rear fog lamp insecure Lens insecure and body damaged. (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 108,643 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 108,643 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 107,137 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 106,055 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 103,987 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 103,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 101,465 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 101,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle beam modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 101,521 miles

Front Panhard rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 101,339 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 101,337 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 101,109 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2008 88,013 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 88,013 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 73,258 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 73,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 61,689 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 61,869 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 46,129 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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CV52 FVM is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 CV52 FVM, 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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CV52 FVM is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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