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LT52 FDV

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

169,303 mi
Last recorded169,303 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 FDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 169,303 miles

General corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2020 169,254 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 169,121 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 163,877 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 162,182 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 159,036 miles

Body has slight corrosion all round (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 31 May 2016 159,036 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion all round (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 147,942 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 132,559 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 132,559 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 120,389 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise front and rear coil springs corroded

advise n/s door mirror missing

advise o/s n/s inner sills corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2013 120,388 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise front and rear coil springs corroded

advise n/s door mirror missing

advise o/s n/s inner sills corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2012 116,755 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 116,704 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

emissions not tested exhuast leaking

Fail 4 Oct 2011 110,492 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 110,492 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 101,740 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 92,900 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 92,900 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 96,448 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 96,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 77,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 77,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 59,656 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 44,706 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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LT52 FDV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LT52 FDV, 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 LT52 FDV registered?

LT52 FDV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is LT52 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT52 FDV shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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