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FP51 EXB

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

76,211 mi
Last recorded76,211 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 EXB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 76,211 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front corrosion behind the head lamp unit

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 74,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 72,052 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 70,306 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2020 65,710 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 61,535 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 61,535 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 56,998 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

rear fuel pipes have corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2017 56,634 miles

All Metal pipes for 4wd vacuum system are corroded badly

Baffle loose in exhaust catalyst

Both inner sills have heavy surface corrosion

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe ferrules at brake load compensating valve area (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust mounting has broken off but system remains secure at time of test.

Fuel pipes are corroded at fuel tank area

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear front bush at axle area (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear front bush at axle area (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake application is slightly uneven

coil spring corroded Both rears at upper areas (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 54,512 miles

All metal 4wd vacuum pipes are corroded badly at front axle area

Both outer sill condition not checked due to covers being fitted

Both rear inner sills corroded but not excessive

Fuel pipes next to fuel tank area are corroded

Nearside Front Brake has a slight bind

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front pitted and corroded slightly (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 51,619 miles

Fuel pipes near fuel tank area are corroded

Vacuum metal pipe work for 4wd operation are excessively corroded across front axle area

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 49,039 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated but is not leaking at time of inspection

Fail 17 Apr 2013 46,546 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 46,546 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 44,421 miles

metal power steering pipe above steering box is slightly corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2011 38,892 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

both front tyres have minor perishing

Pass 18 Apr 2011 38,892 miles

both front tyres have minor perishing

Pass 19 Apr 2010 35,740 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 33,784 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 33,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 24,010 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 16,711 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 12,434 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 EXB is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP51 EXB registered?

FP51 EXB is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 January 2002.

Is FP51 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 EXB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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