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FG52 DFV

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,152 mi
Last recorded108,152 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 DFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 108,152 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 108,148 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn booth front Wheel to axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 102,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 102,353 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill in front of rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 96,029 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 89,683 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 84,050 miles

Front Aluminium shock absorb-er blocks fitted all secure.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small sections of all pipes on chassis corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 82,871 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 82,387 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 73,860 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded/broken - system adequately supported

Fail 21 Apr 2016 73,860 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded/broken - system adequately supported

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' removed items (8.3.1e)

Fail 14 May 2015 61,087 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2015 61,087 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 47,945 miles

all four tyres tread gettin low

Fail 12 May 2014 47,941 miles

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

all four tyres tread gettin low

Pass 8 May 2013 34,064 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 22,210 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 22,202 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 11,899 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 11,451 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 10,534 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 9,106 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 7,989 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 7,118 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 6,393 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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FG52 DFV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FG52 DFV, 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 FG52 DFV registered?

FG52 DFV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is FG52 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG52 DFV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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