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FV51 LUZ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,275 mi
Last recorded75,275 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 75,275 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 73,503 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 70,555 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 67,309 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 65,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust rear section insecure

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

front to back fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2012 65,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust rear section insecure

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

front to back fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2011 58,293 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 58,139 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

h/brake travel on limit

Pass 11 Feb 2010 51,101 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 44,966 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 37,904 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 31,668 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 24,648 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 LUZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FV51 LUZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV51 LUZ registered?

FV51 LUZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 February 2002.

Is FV51 LUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV51 LUZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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