MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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
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
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.
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded badly ()
both front swivel hubs leaking
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
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
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
All Brakepipes covered in grease or other material obstructing proper inspection
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
both front spheres leaking
both front to back and compensator to rear flexi brake pipes
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
offside front hub seal leaking
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front hub seal leaking
rear box of exhaust corroding
both front spheres damp
brake pipe over rear axle
front pads wearing
imbalance to nearside [front]
power steering belt perishing
back box of exhaust
rear section of exhaust deteriorating.
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.
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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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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