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FJ52 KUD

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,852 mi
Last recorded79,852 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 KUD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2018 79,852 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 78,144 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 78,144 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 75,509 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 75,508 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 72,904 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 72,904 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 70,291 miles

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 68,445 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 65,571 miles

All tyres starting to crack around side walls

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 62,639 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 60,463 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 57,473 miles

brake pipes very badly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2008 54,585 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 54,585 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 45,039 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 36,712 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 36,532 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FJ52 KUD is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ52 KUD, 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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FJ52 KUD is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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