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FE52 ROU

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,744 mi
Last recorded85,744 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 ROU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 85,744 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 85,729 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 83,383 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 81,224 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 78,559 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 78,554 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 76,463 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 76,457 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 73,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play +slight noise (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x3 to and from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 70,781 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 69,686 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 69,686 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 61,340 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 61,340 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 52,382 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 47,108 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 44,190 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 37,893 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 21,592 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 25,087 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 21,702 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 21,702 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FE52 ROU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FE52 ROU, 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 FE52 ROU registered?

FE52 ROU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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