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LW51 LEF

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,904 mi
Last recorded92,904 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 LEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 92,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 86,814 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight leak from offside front swivel joint

Pass 20 Aug 2021 81,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 81,991 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 78,072 miles

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

Surface corrosion present on underside of vehicle and suspension components

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 71,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 71,617 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Hub seal leaking

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 67,240 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

plastic covers on sill panels

Fail 26 Jan 2018 67,239 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear leading to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear from load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel (5.2.6)

fuel pipes corroded

outer sill panels covered with plastic skirts

Pass 9 Jan 2017 64,458 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Slight corrosion to both rear inner sills to wheel arches

Slight corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 20 Jan 2016 60,594 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 58,539 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 55,906 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 53,042 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 49,202 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 40,660 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 34,893 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 30,498 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 24,772 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 21,648 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 18,388 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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LW51 LEF is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LW51 LEF, 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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LW51 LEF is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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