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FM02 YRL

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

95,788 mi
Last recorded95,788 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 95,788 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 95,788 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 94,261 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 94,261 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2023 88,645 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 88,645 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 82,398 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 82,398 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 82,284 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 82,283 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 81,594 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 78,911 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 74,928 miles

Light corrosion on underside.

Nearside Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable steering sphere (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable steering sphere (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 72,136 miles

light corrosion all under body

Pass 19 Apr 2016 70,268 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes to compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 May 2015 68,110 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 68,110 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 27 Dec 2013 67,906 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 67,404 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 64,776 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 63,501 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2010 63,501 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 52,288 miles

sill covers fitted.

Fail 15 Jul 2009 52,288 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

clutch worn and slipping.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 44,505 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight leak on offside front king pin seal

Pass 30 Jul 2007 38,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2005 25,938 miles

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Fail 25 Nov 2005 25,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

non obligatory mirror damaged

segment in high level stop lamp not working

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 YRL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YRL, 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 YRL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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