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FV51 LUL

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,692 mi
Last recorded137,692 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 LUL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 137,692 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel lines corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2022 137,660 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 129,688 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 122,765 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 113,992 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 113,987 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 113,967 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 103,598 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 103,579 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 93,786 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 84,444 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front sphere leaking oil

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2015 79,700 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 74,897 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 70,488 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 70,488 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 64,430 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 58,319 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 52,697 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 46,643 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 46,643 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 38,927 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 29,805 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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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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