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DN51 AVO

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,381 mi
Last recorded99,381 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 AVO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 99,381 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underside covered in sealant

Pass 19 Oct 2024 96,253 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 96,253 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 93,979 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 91,190 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 87,896 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple minor blows (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 87,896 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple minor blows (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 85,887 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 83,162 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 83,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety Axle swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 79,639 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 78,450 miles

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

Nearside Front front swivel joint slight leak of oil

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

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

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

Offside Front swivel joint slight leak of oil

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 78,433 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Front front swivel joint slight leak of oil

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

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

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

Offside Front swivel joint slight leak of oil

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 75,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front hub seal slightly seping

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 75,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 73,385 miles

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

Nearside Front free play detected at front wheel

Nearside Front front hub leaking grease

Offside Front slight ply detected at front wheel

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 73,385 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front free play detected at front wheel

Nearside Front front hub leaking grease

Offside Front slight ply detected at front wheel

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 70,614 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 67,508 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

child seat fitted in rear o/s

child seats fitted at n/s/f

n/s/f tyre outer wall starting to crack

o/s/r tyre outer wall starting to crack

Fail 1 Oct 2013 67,504 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

child seat fitted in rear o/s

child seats fitted at n/s/f

n/s/f tyre outer wall starting to crack

o/s/r tyre outer wall starting to crack

Pass 19 Jul 2012 61,776 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

offside front hub swivel joint has a missting of oil

Fail 17 Jul 2012 61,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

clutch slipping

offside front hub swivel joint has a missting of oil

Pass 16 Apr 2011 59,049 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 54,282 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 54,282 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 50,269 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 44,222 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007
Pass 8 Jun 2006 36,545 miles

both rear tyres aged/perished and slight cut to n/s/r tread, no visible cords

initial separation to bonding on all trailing/panhard bushes

initial warp to n/s/f brake disc

rear diff pinion seal seaping

surface corrosion to front vent pipes and to front flexible brake hose ferrules

Pass 21 Dec 2005 34,701 miles

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

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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DN51 AVO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DN51 AVO, 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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DN51 AVO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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