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ET51 EVC

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

152,958 mi
Last recorded152,958 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 EVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 152,958 miles

Nearside Front Slight corrosion behind headlight, structurally has been welded

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 150,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 144,690 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 138,211 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 133,362 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 133,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 132,827 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play this is causing a major leak of grease from the swivel seal (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion everywhere (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 124,827 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

nearside front swivel joint leaking

Pass 30 Oct 2015 117,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front axle swivel joint leaking

Fail 19 Oct 2015 117,779 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Cat and centre pipe brackets broken off (7.1.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side wall heavily perished and large cracks (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Front axle swivel joints leaking heavily

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 110,003 miles

Offside 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)

nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing

offside front spherical hub/ steering knuckle has play in it & the seal is leaking grease

rear ( floor pan area ) body has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2013 104,161 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside rear tyre is cracking

offside front spherical hud / steering knuckle has play in it & the seal is leaking grease

Fail 10 Oct 2013 104,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside rear tyre is cracking

offside front spherical hud / steering knuckle has play in it & the seal is leaking grease

Pass 15 Oct 2012 95,614 miles

offside front mirror damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2011 89,582 miles

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

body & chassis slightly corroded

offside front hub assembly area damp with fluid

Pass 19 Oct 2010 83,619 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 81,623 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 81,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 69,133 miles

ALL FRONT TO REAR METAL FUEL & BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED BOTH SIDES

BOTH REAR TYRE INNER & OUTER SIDEWALLS SLIGHTLY PERISHED

FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED BOTH SIDES

Pass 20 Feb 2008 60,266 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 48,529 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 34,879 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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ET51 EVC is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ET51 EVC, 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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ET51 EVC is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is ET51 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 EVC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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