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CW51 DOG

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,324 mi
Last recorded97,324 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 DOG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 97,324 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 95,885 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 94,956 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 92,880 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Feb 2022 88,840 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear most ()

Pass 2 Feb 2021 85,803 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 85,803 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 82,759 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 76,424 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 76,424 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 69,917 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 69,917 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 69,129 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front hub seals keaking

Pass 30 Jul 2016 66,663 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front swivel hub has slight leak of grease

Pass 10 Aug 2015 61,452 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust mounting broken but system still adequately supported

fuel pipes corroded

o/s and n/s front swivel hub seals leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2014 57,541 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken but system still adequately supported.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside front swivel hub seal leaking.

Fail 10 Jul 2013 53,967 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken, but system still adequately supported.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer box badly corroded.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 53,967 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken, but system still adequately supported.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer box badly corroded.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 50,048 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2011 47,343 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 43,761 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 41,684 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 37,131 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 33,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 33,627 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,504 miles

grease is leaking from o/s front hub advise this be repaired

Pass 29 Sep 2005 20,832 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 20,672 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil leak from o/s/f axle oil seal

Unable to check rear seat belts due to seats folded down

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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CW51 DOG is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CW51 DOG, 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 CW51 DOG registered?

CW51 DOG is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is CW51 DOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW51 DOG shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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