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FV52 JUW

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,380 mi
Last recorded86,380 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 JUW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 86,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle Under Carriage Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 82,588 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S Coil Springs Corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle Under Carriage Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 79,249 miles

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

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 74,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 70,603 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 66,152 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 61,077 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s n/s (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 57,097 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 53,402 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 53,402 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 53,324 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 48,003 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 43,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 43,751 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 38,691 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 34,825 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 34,776 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 30,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 26,394 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 22,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 18,923 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 14,999 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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FV52 JUW is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FV52 JUW, 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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FV52 JUW is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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