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FA51 YYW

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,906 mi
Last recorded35,906 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 YYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 35,906 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 35,844 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated when brake pedal pressed (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 26,679 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 26,176 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 24,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose fouling suspension coil spring but not damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2023 24,238 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose fouling suspension coil spring but not damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2022 16,307 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 16,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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FA51 YYW is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FA51 YYW, 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 FA51 YYW registered?

FA51 YYW is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 February 2002.

Is FA51 YYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA51 YYW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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