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FV02 FPC

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

141,563 mi
Last recorded141,563 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 FPC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 141,563 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure damaged (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 139,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 136,975 miles

Front vacuum 4wd pipes corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre extremely cracked and perished but not deep enough to reach plys/cords at time of test

Nearside Rear Tyre extremely cracked and perished but not deep enough to reach plys/cords at time of test

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre extremely cracked and perished but not deep enough to reach plys/cords at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre extremely cracked and perished but not deep enough to reach plys/cords at time of test

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 136,973 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor/body mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor/body mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front vacuum 4wd pipes corroded

Inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre extremely cracked and perished but not deep enough to reach plys/cords at time of test

Nearside Rear Tyre extremely cracked and perished but not deep enough to reach plys/cords at time of test

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre extremely cracked and perished but not deep enough to reach plys/cords at time of test

Offside Rear Body mount prescribed area excessive corroded but not adversely affecting steering/braking

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre extremely cracked and perished but not deep enough to reach plys/cords at time of test

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 136,045 miles

Front 4x4 vacuum pipes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 6 Jan 2021 136,008 miles

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

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

Front 4x4 vacuum pipes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Jan 2020 134,796 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 131,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Hub seal leaking

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 124,400 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 117,729 miles

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

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2015 115,846 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 115,843 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Front brakes binding slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2015 111,976 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 111,976 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 107,797 miles

grease leak nsf hub

Pass 29 Apr 2013 101,153 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 101,153 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 94,338 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 87,740 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 87,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 80,983 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 80,983 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 68,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 50,664 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 41,047 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 41,046 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge!

Pass 6 Apr 2006 37,560 miles

slight play o/s/f swivel bearings!!

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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FV02 FPC is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FV02 FPC, 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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FV02 FPC is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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