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LV51 VRZ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

111,246 mi
Last recorded111,246 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 VRZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 111,246 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Apr 2024 110,118 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 107,210 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 106,643 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 104,618 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 104,618 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 103,110 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 101,220 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 100,516 miles

transverse box mount u/s

Pass 2 Jun 2016 98,702 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lowest of the two efforts. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 92,154 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 87,327 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 78,975 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 71,617 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 65,360 miles

windscreen cracked but not impeding drivers view

Pass 17 Feb 2010 58,966 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 50,489 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 42,919 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 39,049 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 33,437 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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LV51 VRZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LV51 VRZ, 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 LV51 VRZ registered?

LV51 VRZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is LV51 VRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 VRZ shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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