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FG52 WDM

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

67,916 mi
Last recorded67,916 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 WDM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2025 67,916 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Seal also leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Seal also leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Body mounting by rear suspension front mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front diff actuator pipes broken and excessively corroded

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 65,041 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 65,039 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested n/s/f brake binding excessively (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 63,060 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 60,628 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 57,241 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 50,561 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 48,019 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 48,018 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 47,193 miles

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

EML illuminated & exhaust heat shield insecure. Both these items will fail the MOT test from the 20th May.

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing full inspection of sill panels.

Fail 16 May 2018 47,193 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to become detached Battery (1.9.2b)

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

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

EML illuminated & exhaust heat shield insecure. Both these items will fail the MOT test from the 20th May.

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing full inspection of sill panels.

Pass 18 May 2017 46,351 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly / imbalanced

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

oil leak ?

Pass 13 May 2016 45,194 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 45,194 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 44,019 miles

slight oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorating

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 May 2014 43,037 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 May 2013 40,311 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 May 2012 38,052 miles

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak (gearbox?)

Pass 16 May 2011 35,596 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 May 2010 33,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 27,171 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 26,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 17,725 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 17,725 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 WDM is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc 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 WDM, 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 WDM registered?

FG52 WDM is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is FG52 WDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG52 WDM 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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