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FX52 OLM

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

84,958 mi
Last recorded84,958 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 OLM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2018 84,958 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and seatbelt achorage (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

entire exhaust system heavily corroded at the joints\flanges

general underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2017 84,891 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 82,673 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 82,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

serious fluid leak on os swivel joint slight leak on ns swivel joint

Pass 27 Mar 2015 77,333 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 72,042 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 66,347 miles

Fuel lines corroded but not leaking.

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 66,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel lines corroded but not leaking.

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 60,204 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres have cuts in tread but not exposing cords

n/s/f tractor arm has fluid leak and slight play

Pass 28 Mar 2012 60,204 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres have cuts in tread but not exposing cords

n/s/f tractor arm has fluid leak and slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2011 54,323 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 54,323 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

both front swivel balls badly corroded

cracks in o/s/f tyre outer wall

o/s/r seat folde and loaded, unable to check seatbelt

Pass 26 Mar 2010 47,684 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 47,684 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,068 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 31,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight bind on n/s front brake

Fail 3 Jan 2008 31,547 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight bind on n/s front brake

Pass 5 Oct 2006 20,497 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2006 20,497 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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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FX52 OLM is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FX52 OLM, 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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FX52 OLM is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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