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DF51 FZL

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

111,424 mi
Last recorded111,424 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 FZL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 111,424 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 109,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner UNDER SILL CORRODED

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 107,468 miles

Nearside Rear UNDERSILL CORRODED

Fail 25 Oct 2018 107,462 miles

Towbar with an unsafe modification to secondary components (6.1.6 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear UNDERSILL CORRODED

Pass 16 Oct 2017 105,913 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

UNDER SILLS CORRODED

Pass 26 Oct 2016 102,627 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 102,627 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 97,282 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 97,282 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 91,932 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 87,133 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 97,133 miles

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

offside front tyre perished

Fail 2 May 2013 87,133 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 11 Sep 2012 83,835 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 83,835 miles

Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 81,924 miles

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

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

n/s/f universal joint seal has a minor loss of grease

Pass 22 Feb 2011 77,243 miles

light corrosion of brake pipes

Fail 11 Feb 2011 77,085 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

light corrosion of brake pipes

Pass 24 Feb 2010 70,009 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 70,009 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 67,198 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 67,014 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 60,831 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 54,503 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 54,503 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 46,037 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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DF51 FZL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DF51 FZL, 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 DF51 FZL registered?

DF51 FZL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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The MOT history for DF51 FZL shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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