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AJ52 ETU

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,888 mi
Last recorded78,888 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 ETU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 78,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 78,880 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired and is leaking oil (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal is perishing

stone trapped in nearside front brake?

Pass 29 May 2019 77,253 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

corrosion rear of vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2018 73,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

slight corrosion in rear of body

Pass 6 Jun 2017 70,593 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 61,912 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 61,912 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front hub seal leaking

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 55,286 miles

Both inner sills slightly corroded

Brake compensator pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 53,762 miles

Centre exhaust section slightly corroded

Front exhaust section slightly corroded

Multi-V belt slightly perished

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 51,688 miles
Fail 17 May 2013

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 47,841 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 40,063 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 34,683 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 34,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 30,473 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 26,108 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 26,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 21,902 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 17,912 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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AJ52 ETU 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 75%.

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 AJ52 ETU, 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 AJ52 ETU registered?

AJ52 ETU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is AJ52 ETU safe to buy?

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