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AJ52 ETX

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

82,102 mi
Last recorded82,102 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 ETX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 82,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box flange (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 79,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear flange (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

oil leak on nearside rear inner oil seal

Pass 21 Feb 2024 77,040 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 75,889 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 74,253 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 73,610 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 73,101 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 71,863 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 71,840 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 70,264 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 68,726 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tyres deteriorating

Pass 19 Nov 2015 67,100 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 65,519 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2013 63,813 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 61,979 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 59,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 57,139 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 55,301 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 49,575 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 49,575 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

power steering belt poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2007 40,818 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 34,487 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 34,487 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.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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AJ52 ETX is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ETX, 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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AJ52 ETX is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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