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FP02 FYU

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

107,530 mi
Last recorded107,530 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 FYU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 107,530 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 107,530 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 106,228 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 16 Feb 2018 106,228 miles

Emissions not tested hole in exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 100,891 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 100,891 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 100,779 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2016 96,887 miles

Nearside Front Inner Panel corroded but not holed

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

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

Offside Front Inner Panel corroded but not holed

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipes corroded

Underbody general condition corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2016 96,887 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Boot floor corroded

Nearside Front Inner Panel corroded but not holed

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

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

Offside Front Inner Panel corroded but not holed

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Underbody general condition corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 92,043 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 85,365 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

adviced some surface corrosion to rear metal brakepipes

Fail 13 May 2014 85,185 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

adviced some surface corrosion to rear metal brakepipes

Pass 8 May 2013 77,933 miles

adviced surface corrosion to rear metal brakepipes+ rear fuelpipes

Pass 9 May 2012 71,462 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 71,363 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 64,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 18 May 2010 57,063 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 57,063 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2009 50,336 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 50,336 miles

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 30 May 2008 43,707 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 35,791 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 26,448 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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FP02 FYU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FP02 FYU, 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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What year was FP02 FYU registered?

FP02 FYU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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