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LY51 VVU

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,720 mi
Last recorded87,720 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 VVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 87,720 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 87,616 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak WONT PASS LAMBDA READING DUE TO BLOW IN EXHAUST (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board CENTER SECTION BLOWING (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2019 83,019 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 83,019 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel cylinder ??? (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 76,960 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 73,030 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 4 Feb 2017 73,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 67,951 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 60,874 miles

fuel pipes corroded

slight exhaust blow from centre of system

Fail 9 Feb 2015 60,874 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

fuel pipes corroded

slight exhaust blow from centre of system

Fail 8 Jan 2015 60,837 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 57,025 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 52,728 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 52,728 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 48,303 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 48,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 42,938 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 37,204 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 32,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 32,944 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 27,513 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 22,064 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 18,315 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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LY51 VVU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LY51 VVU, 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 LY51 VVU registered?

LY51 VVU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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The MOT history for LY51 VVU shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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