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FM02 CUC

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

74,669 mi
Last recorded74,669 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 CUC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 74,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 74,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 64,936 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 64,936 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 54,006 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 May 2024 54,006 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 47,755 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2023 47,674 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 47,460 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (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))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint corroded

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint leaking

Pass 21 Jan 2022 36,643 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 32,442 miles

Front swivel joints corroded

General underbody corrosion

Pass 29 May 2019 26,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2019 26,213 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2018 23,773 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))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 23,372 miles

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

Rear both sides tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 7 Jun 2017 23,372 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner sills (5.2.6)

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

Rear both sides tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 7 Jun 2016 22,818 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 22,183 miles

Advise: front exhaust section very corroded

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

QAdvise: both sides front axle swivel hub very corroded

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 21,269 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

front suspension swivel housings corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 21,269 miles

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

front suspension swivel housings corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 20,558 miles

centre exhaust brackets detatched

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 28 May 2012 19,673 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 19,673 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

centre exhaust mountings detatched

Pass 16 Jun 2011 18,907 miles

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

front swivel housings corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2010 18,199 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 17,349 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 17,349 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 16,279 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 16,279 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 14,721 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 13,324 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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FM02 CUC is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 FM02 CUC, 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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What year was FM02 CUC registered?

FM02 CUC is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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The MOT history for FM02 CUC shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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