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LE51 ATU

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

60,805 mi
Last recorded60,805 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 ATU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 60,805 miles

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

General under body corrosion

front headlight lens

Fail 24 Apr 2026 60,802 miles

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

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

General under body corrosion

front headlight lens

Pass 17 May 2021 60,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 60,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 60,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 60,053 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 60,053 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 59,261 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 59,259 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 May 2017 57,820 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 56,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box in poor condition. (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 54,730 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 29 Apr 2015 54,730 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 52,656 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 47,946 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside front wiper blades are split but at the time of test cleared screen all ok

Fail 17 Apr 2013 47,946 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front wiper blades are split but at the time of test cleared screen all ok

Pass 19 Apr 2012

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhust system in rusty condition

Pass 9 Apr 2011

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 45,301 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 45,238 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 44,773 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 36,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 25,470 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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LE51 ATU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LE51 ATU, 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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LE51 ATU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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