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FC02 EWA

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

67,275 mi
Last recorded67,275 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 EWA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2021 67,275 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Sliding joint in front propshaft excessively worn. (6.1.7 (c) (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 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S/R trailing arm bush split / excessive play ( in front of axle ). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust adrift from mounting rubber. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Near fuel tank. ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body not fully secure Boot floor corroded through. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Sliding joint on rear propshaft slightly worn. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 64,300 miles

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

Rear Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced boot inner slightly corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 67,142 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 53,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre side wall starting to perrish

Nearside Rear corrosion to spring hanger

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

Offside Rear corroision to spring hanger

Offside Rear tyre sidewall starting to perrish

Pass 14 Jan 2016 44,648 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Mar 2015 40,806 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 35,505 miles

eml light on

front brake pad linings low

headgasket seeping coolant

oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2014 35,505 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

eml light on

front brake pad linings low

headgasket seeping coolant

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 28,586 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine warning light on

Fail 30 May 2013 28,586 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine warning light on

Pass 8 Jun 2012 19,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 17,946 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 13,876 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 10,239 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 7,820 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 3,861 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 23 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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FC02 EWA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FC02 EWA, 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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FC02 EWA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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