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FX52 XUG

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,026 mi
Last recorded180,026 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 XUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 180,026 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 180,000 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 180,000 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 178,086 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 178,086 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 171,368 miles

Off side front axle sligth oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2011 171,368 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Off side front axle sligth oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2010 153,078 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 153,078 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 132,671 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 132,669 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 112,903 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 96,129 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 96,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2006 75,649 miles

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

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

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 XUG is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XUG, 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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What year was FX52 XUG registered?

FX52 XUG is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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