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FC02 GPE

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,486 mi
Last recorded64,486 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 GPE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 64,486 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 62,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2021 62,279 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not correctly visible (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2018 61,852 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 61,491 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Fail 6 Jul 2017 61,461 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 60,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wheels protrude wheel arches

Pass 15 Dec 2014 59,570 miles

front no plate damaged

Fail 12 Dec 2014 59,541 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front no plate damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2013 58,622 miles

front number plate cracked

handbrake lever long travel

Pass 2 Sep 2011 58,170 miles

n/s/r shocker bush worn

play in rear propshaft UJ

Pass 15 May 2010 53,175 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 52,918 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 52,918 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 52,127 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 48,785 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 44,609 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 43,444 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 GPE is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GPE, 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 GPE is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 May 2002.

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