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FP51 EXA

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,289 mi
Last recorded74,289 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 EXA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 74,289 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 70,383 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 70,383 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2020 68,831 miles

Front brake pads wearing

offside and nearside front steering swivel joints corroding

Pass 2 Jan 2020 67,424 miles

Nearside Front steering swivel corroded

Offside Front steering swivel corroding

Pass 11 Dec 2018 63,843 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Side of fuel tank along chassis ()

Pass 21 Dec 2017 60,406 miles

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

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2016 56,591 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Offside wiper blade split

fuel line rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2015 53,099 miles

fuel lines rusty

Pass 11 Dec 2014 49,632 miles

Offside & nearside inner sill areas have surface corrosion.

Fail 11 Dec 2014 49,632 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front axle breather pipes corroded.

Offside & nearside inner sill areas have surface corrosion.

Pass 23 Dec 2013 46,389 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Small section of fuel pipe corroded near fuel tank.

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 43,018 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 39,486 miles

Front brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 35,854 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 32,011 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 27,421 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 23,213 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 19,268 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 15,372 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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FP51 EXA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FP51 EXA, 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 FP51 EXA registered?

FP51 EXA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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