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FP52 DFA

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

85,132 mi
Last recorded85,132 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 DFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 85,132 miles

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

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front both hub seals damp

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle under sealed

Pass 22 Jul 2024 83,221 miles

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

Front both hub seals damps

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 81,217 miles

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

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front hub seals damp

general under body corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2022 79,629 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both front hub seals slightly damp

Pass 13 Jul 2021 77,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both front hub seals slightly damp

both rear sill back plate showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 17 Jul 2020 75,529 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded badly ()

both front swivel hubs leaking

Fail 15 Jul 2020 75,528 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded badly ()

both front swivel hubs leaking

Pass 18 Jul 2019 73,488 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front hub seals damp

both rear sill back plates showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2019 73,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front hub seals damp

both rear sill back plates showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2018 71,342 miles

All Brakepipes covered in grease or other material obstructing proper inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 71,322 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn swivel joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

All Brakepipes covered in grease or other material obstructing proper inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 69,283 miles

both front spheres leaking

both front to back and compensator to rear flexi brake pipes

Pass 7 Jul 2016 65,634 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing seal leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2015 62,631 miles

offside front hub seal leaking

Fail 14 Jul 2015 62,631 miles

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

offside front hub seal leaking

Pass 16 Jul 2014 59,770 miles

rear box of exhaust corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2013 53,363 miles

both front spheres damp

brake pipe over rear axle

Pass 10 Jul 2012 42,954 miles

front pads wearing

imbalance to nearside [front]

power steering belt perishing

Pass 29 Nov 2010 36,245 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 32,087 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 27,618 miles

back box of exhaust

Pass 17 Dec 2007 23,720 miles

rear section of exhaust deteriorating.

Fail 14 Dec 2007 23,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear section of exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 18,738 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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FP52 DFA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FP52 DFA, 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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FP52 DFA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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