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LO51 HJU

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO51 HJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 104,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 104,929 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 101,835 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 101,835 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated chassis mount to body fixing excessively corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 99,290 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 95,726 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2016 90,711 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil low

transfer box insecure and likely to fall off

Pass 19 Feb 2015 85,013 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

sills covers

Pass 24 Feb 2014 78,101 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

heavy rust to nsr body mounting area

steering wheel cover loose

Fail 24 Feb 2014 78,101 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

heavy rust to nsr body mounting area

steering wheel cover loose

Pass 25 Feb 2013 75,105 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 75,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 71,437 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2011 68,716 miles

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

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

fuel pipes coroded

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2010 66,008 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure, spare tyre unserviceable

Fail 4 Mar 2010 66,008 miles

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

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

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

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

battery insecure, spare tyre unserviceable

Pass 5 Feb 2009 64,380 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 55,148 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 49,016 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 37,624 miles

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 HJU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HJU, 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 LO51 HJU registered?

LO51 HJU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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The MOT history for LO51 HJU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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