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FE02 XTU

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,478 mi
Last recorded139,478 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 XTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 139,478 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion to under carriage (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 138,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear pb effort

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 138,964 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear pb effort

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 135,270 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 135,270 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 132,450 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2015 132,450 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 118,503 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 118,305 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 109,539 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 101,115 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 101,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 92,736 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 83,063 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

axle breather pipes corroded

eml light on

slight oil leak from n/s/f axle joint

Fail 12 Jan 2010 83,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

axle breather pipes corroded

eml light on

slight oil leak from n/s/f axle joint

Pass 22 Jun 2009 81,942 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 81,942 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 75,297 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 66,535 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 47,795 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 47,755 miles

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

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

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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FE02 XTU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 FE02 XTU, 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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FE02 XTU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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