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FM51 DCE

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,557 mi
Last recorded73,557 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2025 73,557 miles

Metal brake pipes greased

R/o/side tyre close to limits

Rear exhaust box worn

Pass 13 Dec 2024 72,375 miles

Brake pipes greased

Rear exhausr showing signs of wear

Pass 20 Dec 2023 71,305 miles

Rear exhaust worn may need replacing soon.

Pass 19 Dec 2022 70,044 miles

Metal brake pipes greased heavily

Rear o/side tyre worn

Pass 16 Dec 2021 68,259 miles

Metal brake pipes greased throughout.

Rear exhaust worn

Pass 17 Dec 2020 67,110 miles

Brake pipes greased throughout.

Rear exhaust showing signs of wear.

Pass 18 Dec 2019 65,587 miles

brake pipes showing general surface corrosion

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing general surface corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2018 63,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner brake pads thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both front body mounting arers corroded cloose to both head lamps .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bald outer edge . 2. mm centre tread band . (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle brake pipes becomming corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear exhaust box corroded .

Pass 29 Dec 2017 61,902 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion corrosion starting to develop both front body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front n.s.f tyre worn bald outer edge .

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes slightly corroded / across rear axle . (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes corroded close to fuel tank ()

Pass 29 Dec 2016 59,570 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear brake pipes slightly corroded in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front n/s front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipe s slightly corroded / (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2015 57,465 miles

rear exhaust box deterioating

Pass 30 Dec 2014 54,701 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

light corrosion to petrol pipes at tank

Pass 11 Dec 2013 51,986 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 49,160 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 47,056 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 42,345 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 37,777 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 32,453 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 27,754 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 22,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Dec 2005 18,809 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 DCE is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DCE, 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 DCE is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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