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FX02 PBO

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,656 mi
Last recorded145,656 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 PBO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2024 145,656 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body insecure Body mountain ( Near Rear Bumper Corner ) (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body insecure Body Mountain Rusty Hole ( Front Floor ) (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body insecure Body Mountain Rusty Hole ( Headlamp Area ) (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Boot (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rusty Over Rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Very Rusty ()

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

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

Vacuum Pipes Rusty for 4x4 Drive

Pass 1 Feb 2023 140,607 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 140,607 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill & Inner Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill / Inner Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Both Front Swivel Seals Leaking

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 132,388 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 123,842 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 12 Jan 2021 123,841 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Jul 2019 117,041 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Near tank x3 ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 117,039 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Near tank x3 ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 109,948 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))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm-rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 109,946 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm-rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 102,659 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 102,659 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 96,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + sidewall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

front bumper broken

Pass 17 Jun 2015 88,544 miles

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

damage to front bumper

n/s/rear tyre side walls cracking + inbetween treads

Pass 26 Jun 2014 82,233 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2013 76,086 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 70,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 58,579 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 46,738 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 43,994 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 43,994 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 37,210 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 36,810 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 35,570 miles

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

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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FX02 PBO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX02 PBO, 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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FX02 PBO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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