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LA51 PVD

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 PVD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018

Front Bumper not in good working condition.

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Bumper not in good working condition.

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017

front bumper damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2017

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

front bumper damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2015

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2015

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2014

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013

Gearbox mounting defective

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 30 Jan 2013

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Gearbox mounting defective

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 1 Feb 2012
Pass 1 Feb 2011
Pass 30 Jan 2010
Pass 30 Jan 2009
Pass 25 Jan 2008
Pass 31 Jan 2007 15,516 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 14,478 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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LA51 PVD is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LA51 PVD, 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 LA51 PVD registered?

LA51 PVD is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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