MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,692 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel lines corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel lines corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox to engine block joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both inner sills are corroded but not significantly weakened
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front UPPER AND LOWER SWIVEL JOINTS
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR OVER AXLE (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM LOAD VALVE TO REAR FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))
REAR TAIL PIPE MISSING
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR OVER AXLE (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM LOAD VALVE TO REAR FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
REAR TAIL PIPE MISSING
Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
rear exhaust box deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished and cracking between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front sphere leaking oil
fuel pipes corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
n/s/f sphere leaking oil
1/ front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded 2/ unalbe to check outer sills due to sill covers 3/ both front tyes becomong perished 4/ n/s front tyre worn on outside edge
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear exhaust in poor condition and mounting broken
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear exhaust in poor condition and mounting broken
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
centre exhaust mounting broken off exhaust
rear exhaust in poor condition
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FV51 LUL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 FV51 LUL, 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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FV51 LUL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 February 2002.
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