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FM51 UML

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

92,612 mi
Last recorded92,612 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 92,612 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Pass 7 Dec 2024 86,648 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 86,615 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

whole underside,areas and conponents rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2022 77,369 miles

whole underside,components and areas rusty. sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2022 77,350 miles

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

whole underside,components and areas rusty. sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2022 70,517 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 64,181 miles

whole underside and components rusty

Fail 6 Oct 2020 64,177 miles

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

whole underside and components rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2019 54,280 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 49,039 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 49,039 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre perished

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 47,338 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all bushes perrished

Pass 22 Mar 2016 46,027 miles

Osf tyre preished + front swivel hubs corroded + eml light on

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 42,947 miles

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

eml on

Fail 17 Mar 2014 41,050 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 41,050 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 38,359 miles

EML warning lamp on

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

Rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 25 Mar 2013 38,322 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

EML warning lamp on

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

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

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

Rear tyres slightly perished

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 34,510 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 34,508 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 31,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 84,397 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 22,772 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 20,645 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 19,729 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 18,759 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 UML is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FM51 UML, 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 UML is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 February 2002.

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