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FJ52 VPK

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,790 mi
Last recorded84,790 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2019 84,790 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 80,510 miles

o/s/r floor to sill corroded

play in o/s steering ball

Fail 12 Sep 2018 80,504 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear x2 across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

o/s/r floor to sill corroded

play in o/s steering ball

Pass 15 Sep 2017 72,748 miles

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2016 68,960 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 64,742 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes are rusty.

Fail 30 Jul 2015 64,420 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all steel fuel pipes are corroding.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 60,303 miles

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 54,938 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 54,938 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 50,212 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust system deteriated & centre mounting corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2012 50,212 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

exhaust system deteriated & centre mounting corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 46,164 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2010 41,017 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 38,239 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 35,689 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 31,671 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 27,381 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 27,381 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VPK is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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