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FM51 DBX

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

94,747 mi
Last recorded94,747 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 DBX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 94,747 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 93,971 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 89,519 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 87,839 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded at fuel tank ()

Fail 31 Aug 2021 87,749 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play chalked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired hub joint/bearing ex play (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer oil leak from outer suspension hub

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded at fuel tank ()

Pass 29 Jun 2020 84,007 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded between rear axle and mid crossmember ()

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jun 2019 79,460 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jan 2018 72,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

front hub seals damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2017 63,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipes fractured (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 63,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipes fractured (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 57,165 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 57,164 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Spring missing (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 44,458 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 35,440 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 30,727 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 29,441 miles

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2011 25,562 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 23,309 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2009 20,895 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 18,375 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 15,562 miles

all tyres have light cracking to side walls

Pass 6 Jan 2006 13,035 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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FM51 DBX is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM51 DBX, 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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FM51 DBX is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 January 2002.

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The MOT history for FM51 DBX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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