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HT51 SXV

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

129,889 mi
Last recorded129,889 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT51 SXV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 129,889 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear floor pan is corroded,but car has a separate chassis.

Pass 4 Feb 2025 122,403 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 114,881 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 114,881 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 109,050 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 102,607 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 99,404 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 96,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 91,708 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 91,707 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 85,083 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s + n/s lower sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor heavy corrosion + some holes (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded strong advise ()

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s + o/s (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded + mountings

front + rear suspension components corroded

n/s hub oil seal leaking

o/s/f tyre heavy age related cracks in tread but no cords showing

Fail 9 Feb 2018 85,083 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Body has slight corrosion o/s + n/s lower sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor heavy corrosion + some holes (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded strong advise ()

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s + o/s (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded + mountings

front + rear suspension components corroded

n/s hub oil seal leaking

o/s/f tyre heavy age related cracks in tread but no cords showing

Pass 9 Feb 2017 74,612 miles

Front Tyres perished

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp Both headlamps slightly affected by indicators (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both lamps slightly affected by indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front and rear (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 74,584 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Tyres perished

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp Both headlamps slightly affected by indicators (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both lamps slightly affected by indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front and rear (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 64,424 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 56,468 miles

front wiper blades wearing

rear exhaust box corroding and breaking up.

Fail 22 Jan 2014 46,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear metal fuel pipes starting to get rusty.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 46,898 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear metal fuel pipes starting to get rusty.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 35,143 miles

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

nearside front brake disc corroded

nearside front tractor joint sphere pitted

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

offside front brake disc corroded

offside front tractor joint sphere pitted

offside front tyre perished

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 21 Jan 2012 29,941 miles

nearside front brake disc corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

pitting to nearside front tractor joint swivel sphere

pitting to offside front tractor joint swivel sphere

Fail 21 Jan 2012 29,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front brake disc corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

pitting to nearside front tractor joint swivel sphere

pitting to offside front tractor joint swivel sphere

Pass 22 Jan 2011 27,332 miles

fuel piping rusting to hoses leading to fuel tank

Pass 23 Jan 2010 24,723 miles

both front wipers starting to smear

n/s/f brake disc wareing unevenly on the outside

Fail 23 Jan 2009 21,990 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 21,990 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 19,360 miles

engine management lamp is on

Fail 24 Jan 2008 19,360 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management lamp is on

Pass 24 Jan 2007 16,488 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 14,110 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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HT51 SXV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 HT51 SXV, 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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HT51 SXV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 February 2002.

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