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LO51 HBB

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

84,998 mi
Last recorded84,998 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO51 HBB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 84,998 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 82,912 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 80,642 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 77,731 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper damage

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 76,740 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

reverse lights do not work

throttle cable is frayed and poor condition

Fail 24 Aug 2021 76,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

reverse lights do not work

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

throttle cable is frayed and poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2020 75,940 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 75,668 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 75,404 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 70,773 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 63,862 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 59,840 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the outer edge of the tread

Pass 3 Feb 2014 55,611 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 52,259 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 47,218 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 42,414 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 39,071 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 35,263 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 31,657 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 26,403 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 26,403 miles

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

Nearside 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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LO51 HBB is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LO51 HBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LO51 HBB registered?

LO51 HBB is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 February 2002.

Is LO51 HBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO51 HBB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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