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FL52 FLV

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,484 mi
Last recorded90,484 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 FLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2017 90,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Emissions regulations only just met

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 43,482 miles

rear wper rubber missing

Fail 3 Aug 2016 43,482 miles

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

rear wper rubber missing

Pass 21 Aug 2015 87,826 miles

o/s chassis corroded near suspension mounting point 3thickneses thick

o/s wiper split on end o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexible hose

Fail 20 Aug 2015 87,826 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load compensator to rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

o/s chassis corroded near suspension mounting point 3thickneses thick

o/s wiper split on end o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexible hose

Pass 13 Jun 2013 77,273 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 77,272 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 76,601 miles

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

offside front swivel joint leaking oil slightly

Fail 15 Nov 2012 76,601 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front swivel joint leaking oil slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2011 75,199 miles

o/s swivel housing seal leaking

Fail 16 Nov 2011 75,194 miles

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

o/s swivel housing seal leaking

Pass 20 Apr 2011 74,962 miles

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

front wiper blades smearing slightly

nearside axle swivel joint seal leaking slightly

offside axle swivel joint seal leaking slightly

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 23 Aug 2010 66,964 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 57,464 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 50,182 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 41,704 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 31,893 miles

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 FLV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FL52 FLV, 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 FLV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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