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FJ52 RBV

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,037 mi
Last recorded101,037 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 RBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2022 101,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting crossmember end (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front axle hub seal leaking excessively contaminating tyre and close to brake

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear excessively corroded ()

Pass 29 Nov 2021 95,561 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 91,107 miles

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

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

fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2020 90,851 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 85,965 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 85,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 78,893 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2017 70,211 miles

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

Rear o/s n/s tyres cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2016 60,414 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 54,546 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 46,267 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 46,267 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

underside dry/rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2013 46,221 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 45,832 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 45,832 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 43,871 miles

brake pipes starting to corode

front brake discs wearing

front pads look low

Fail 23 Aug 2012 43,871 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake pipes starting to corode

front brake discs wearing

front pads look low

Pass 4 Aug 2011 41,865 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 36,400 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking between tread

play detected at steering wheel could be steering wheel locking nut becoming loose

Pass 20 Aug 2010 36,400 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking between tread

play detected at steering wheel could be steering wheel locking nut becoming loose

Pass 14 Aug 2009 30,165 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

both headlights adjusted down

nearside rear tyre cracking slightly on tread

Pass 12 Aug 2008 23,407 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 23,268 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

nearside front swivel housing, leaking.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 17,612 miles

sill over covers fitted

slight movement nearside hub assembly

Fail 23 Aug 2007 17,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sill over covers fitted

slight movement nearside hub assembly

Pass 16 Aug 2006 14,850 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 12,276 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 12,209 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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 RBV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RBV, 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 RBV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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