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FA52 VAK

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,851 mi
Last recorded52,851 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 VAK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 52,851 miles

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 51,081 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 51,081 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 47,356 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 44,825 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 44,825 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 42,496 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 42,496 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 39,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 36,039 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front brakes binding

Pass 14 Dec 2017 35,137 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 34,475 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 7 Dec 2015 33,936 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2015 33,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and centre boot floor corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 32,683 miles

advise corrosion to front to rear brake / fuel pipes

Pass 20 Dec 2013 31,869 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Dec 2013 31,869 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Nov 2012 30,816 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 29,953 miles

advise front tyres cracking

advise nearside rear tyre side wall cut

advise offside front wiper split

advise only to rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 14 Dec 2010 28,437 miles

Oil leak from sump area

Unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 14 Dec 2010 28,437 miles

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

Oil leak from sump area

Unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 16 Dec 2009 26,610 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 24,365 miles

All tyres perishing

Pass 10 Dec 2007 22,094 miles

brake pipes slighty corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2006 19,437 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 16,743 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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FA52 VAK is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FA52 VAK, 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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FA52 VAK is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is FA52 VAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA52 VAK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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