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FA02 YWT

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

64,614 mi
Last recorded64,614 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 YWT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 64,614 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 59,175 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 59,171 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 58,596 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 58,590 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 52,664 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 52,664 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 46,577 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 46,573 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 May 2011 39,560 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 39,557 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 32,812 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 30,653 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 May 2009 30,653 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,010 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 27,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 24,696 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 24,692 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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FA02 YWT is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FA02 YWT, 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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FA02 YWT is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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