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FC02 HVS

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,941 mi
Last recorded121,941 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 HVS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 121,941 miles

Central Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 114,844 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 114,844 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 105,106 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 21 Oct 2014 105,106 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 93,800 miles

n/s rear lamp lens broken

Fail 24 Oct 2013 93,583 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

n/s rear lamp lens broken

Pass 23 Oct 2012 78,393 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 78,393 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 67,938 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 50,285 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Tyre Walls Starting To Crack

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/S & O/S/F Hub Steering Units Dry and Corroding

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight Play In Steering Linkage On Lock

Pass 26 Oct 2010 57,367 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 47,037 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 37,645 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 35,279 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 32,252 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 27,807 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 HVS is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FC02 HVS, 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 FC02 HVS registered?

FC02 HVS is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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