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AE52 KVD

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,270 mi
Last recorded138,270 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 KVD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 138,270 miles

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))

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

Fail 23 May 2023 138,270 miles

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))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 132,915 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 132,915 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 124,970 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Nut missing off towbar

Fail 12 Mar 2021 124,961 miles

Body mounting fixings insecure 6 out of 8 mountings excessivley corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

tow bar securing nut missing

Pass 3 Feb 2020 117,770 miles

Fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion along chassis

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))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 115,619 miles

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))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 113,488 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 112,207 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 112,143 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 107,839 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 103,210 miles

surface corrosion on some mech.componets

Pass 10 Jun 2014 103,038 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 103,032 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 98,272 miles

Both Rear brake pipes slightly corroded ( near brake load valve )

Both rear tyres close to wear limits

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 May 2013 98,272 miles

Both Rear brake pipes slightly corroded ( near brake load valve )

Both rear tyres close to wear limits

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 90,003 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in n/s/f hub

Pass 12 May 2011 81,056 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2011 81,036 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 71,797 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2010 71,797 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 62,548 miles

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

advise engine managment light on

Pass 24 Apr 2008 54,645 miles

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

n/s front tyre slight cracking in sidewall

Fail 24 Apr 2008 54,645 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s front tyre slight cracking in sidewall

Pass 12 Mar 2007 40,847 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 31,296 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 31,296 miles

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

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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AE52 KVD is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AE52 KVD, 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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AE52 KVD is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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