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AJ52 UMC

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

99,296 mi
Last recorded99,296 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2022 99,296 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe leaking near cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded ALL springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres cracked & perished within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 97,815 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses becoming discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 96,296 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 96,296 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 94,586 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at rear of transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 92,728 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 92,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing play in offside front hub assembly (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 90,486 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 90,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 88,511 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 85,821 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

offside and nearside front swivels becoming corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 85,821 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

offside and nearside front swivels becoming corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 83,529 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Oct 2013 82,521 miles

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

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

tyres perished

Fail 30 Sep 2013 82,519 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

tyres perished

Pass 2 Oct 2012 79,975 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 74,504 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 65,738 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 59,364 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 50,951 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside no/plate lamp was not working until taped but ok now!

Pass 24 Nov 2008 50,951 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside no/plate lamp was not working until taped but ok now!

Pass 7 Dec 2007 41,125 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 41,125 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 58,375 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 26,790 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 UMC is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AJ52 UMC, 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 UMC is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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