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FM02 CUK

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

65,975 mi
Last recorded65,975 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 CUK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 65,975 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2025 65,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2024 64,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle underside heavily corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2023 62,604 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 61,509 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 61,506 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

CLUTCH WORN AND SLIPPING

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 17 Jul 2019 59,716 miles

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 59,714 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective most rear (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 57,335 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 57,328 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Jun 2017 52,903 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

chassis corroded

various suspension components very corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2017 52,902 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

chassis corroded

various suspension components very corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 49,908 miles

CHASSIS CORRODED

FUEL LINES CORRODED

STEERING PIPE CORRODED

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 22 Jul 2015 46,783 miles

all metal steering pipes excessively corroded

chassis corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2015 46,783 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 (3.6.B.2c)

all metal steering pipes excessively corroded

chassis corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2014 44,111 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Jul 2014 44,081 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jun 2013 41,445 miles

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

chassis corroded

various steering pipes corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2013 41,442 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

chassis corroded

various steering pipes corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2012 38,933 miles

engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 6 Jul 2011 36,083 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 36,083 miles

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 33,079 miles

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

both front tyres cracking in tread area due to age of tyres

management warning light on in dash

Fail 8 Jul 2009 30,973 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine management warning light on

Pass 8 Jul 2009 30,973 miles

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 2 Jul 2008 29,198 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cracking due to perishing on front tyres

Pass 12 Jul 2007 26,741 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 21,191 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 21,191 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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FM02 CUK is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 FM02 CUK, 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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FM02 CUK is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 August 2002.

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