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FL52 FLF

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,709 mi
Last recorded97,709 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 FLF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 97,709 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 96,423 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security upper wheel arch tub (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 96,413 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired tension spring broken (1.1.17 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (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 corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch/seat belt mount (6.1.1 (c) (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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 95,803 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 94,947 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 94,946 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer hub vacume lock pipes corroded away

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 94,835 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage cooler pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 94,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage cooler at front cross member (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 94,379 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

O/S/F & N/S/F TYRE WALLS STARTING TO CRACK

Fail 14 Jul 2017 94,379 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F & N/S/F BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

O/S/F & N/S/F TYRE WALLS CRACKED

Fail 7 Jun 2017 94,376 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all rear lights affected (1.1.A.3f)

FAN BELT SLACK

FUEL LINES CORRODED

O/S/ GEARBOX MOUNTING DETERIORATED

O/S/F & N/S/F BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

O/S/F & N/S/F TYRE WALLS CRACKED

RUSTY UNDERNEATH

Fail 10 Feb 2017 94,376 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

4 WHEEL DRIVE PIPES BROKEN

BOTHFRONT TYRE OUTER WALLS CRACKED

FAN BELT NOISY UNDER LOAD

FRONT BRAKE PIPES ,SLIGHT CORROSION

FUEL PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED

HEAVYCORROSION UNDERNEATH IN PLACES

OFFSIDE FRONT SWIVEL HOUSING SEAL BROKEN

REAR TYRES AT 3MM

Pass 22 Dec 2015 93,623 miles

FRONT AIR PIPES FOR LOCKING FOUR WHEEL DRIVE BURST

FUEL LINES CORRODED

PLAY IN N/S/F SPHERE KINGPINS

Fail 21 Dec 2015 93,621 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

FRONT AIR PIPES FOR LOCKING FOUR WHEEL DRIVE BURST

FUEL LINES CORRODED

PLAY IN N/S/F SPHERE KINGPINS

Pass 6 Oct 2014 90,978 miles

All diff pipes and fuel lines corroded

Exhaust deteriorated esp cat flange but not leaking excessively at time of test

N/s washer jet would benefit adjustment

N/s/r side/brake light unit cracked

Slight play steering box and slight play both front wheel bearings

n/s sphere slight leak

Fail 30 Sep 2014 90,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

All diff pipes and fuel lines corroded

Exhaust deteriorated esp cat flange but not leaking excessively at time of test

N/s washer jet would benefit adjustment

N/s/r side/brake light unit cracked

Slight play steering box and slight play both front wheel bearings

n/s sphere slight leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 86,578 miles

Brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection.

Pipework underneath corroded

Play at nearside front wheel.

Underside heavily corroded in places.

Fail 1 Oct 2013 86,578 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection.

Pipework underneath corroded

Play at nearside front wheel.

Underside heavily corroded in places.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 79,352 miles

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

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

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

diff lock pipes corroded and fuel lines corroded

n/s/r light unit cracked

Fail 26 Sep 2012 79,352 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

diff lock pipes corroded and fuel lines corroded

n/s/r light unit cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2011 67,743 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play/noise

n/s/r light unit cracked

o/s/f seatbelt slight scuff/fray

Pass 8 Sep 2010 50,025 miles

o/s/f inner sill corroded

rear light cracked

Fail 8 Sep 2010 50,025 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s/f inner sill corroded

rear light cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,397 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Sep 2008 30,881 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,227 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,017 miles

exhaust back box getting corroded.

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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FL52 FLF 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 57.1%.

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 FL52 FLF, 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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FL52 FLF is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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