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FD52 TFN

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

95,131 mi
Last recorded95,131 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 TFN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 95,131 miles

both front hubs leaking grease but not excessive

Fail 7 Jan 2022 95,117 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

both front hubs leaking grease but not excessive

Pass 13 Jan 2021 93,295 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 90,056 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 86,453 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 86,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety oil leak from spherical joint (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 77,393 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 72,082 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded x axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 12 Dec 2016 72,051 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill x 2 (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded x axlle (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

sill guards fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2016 72,002 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play hub bearing has play in it and leaking (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corroded under rear seats both sides (6.1.B.2)

boot floor corroded

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

fuel pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

sills corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 58,516 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 60,971 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 60,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 57,253 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 54,090 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 50,549 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes, fuel pipes, suspension component, exhaust & underbody

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

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

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

Pherishing to tyres

pherishing to suspension bushes

Pass 7 Sep 2011 50,549 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes, fuel pipes, suspension component, exhaust & underbody

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

Pherishing to tyres

pherishing to suspension bushes

Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,279 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 41,876 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 36,571 miles

Brake warning lamp on during time of test.

Fail 19 Nov 2008 36,571 miles

Brake warning lamp on during time of test.

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 30,650 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 26,083 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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FD52 TFN is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FD52 TFN, 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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FD52 TFN is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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