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LM51 YCG

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,465 mi
Last recorded108,465 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 YCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2026 108,465 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 101,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 101,311 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 98,058 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 98,054 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2019 91,675 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at offside of chassis where clipped (1.1.11 (c))

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

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

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Rear seat belts not checked due to contents of rear compartment

Fail 3 Apr 2019 91,674 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at offside of chassis where clipped (1.1.11 (c))

Cat heat sheild cracked

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Rear seat belts not checked due to contents of rear compartment

Pass 6 Apr 2018 85,198 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Engine Management Light Illuminated

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 81,655 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking slightly on sidewall

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 79,593 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 77,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 77,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 75,786 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 69,801 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 68,008 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 68,008 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 64,351 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in the n/s/r tyre

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 61,804 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 57,949 miles

Advise; slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Advise;slight corrosion to solid brake lines

Advise;slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2008 52,807 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 39,469 miles

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

rear box starting to corrode

Pass 19 Apr 2006 30,388 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in tyre

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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LM51 YCG is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM51 YCG, 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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LM51 YCG is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 February 2002.

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