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AO52 YBN

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

66,982 mi
Last recorded66,982 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 YBN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 66,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Sills corroded

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2024 63,148 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 58,814 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

exhaust system corroding

Pass 24 Nov 2022 53,785 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

exhaust corroding

Pass 2 Dec 2021 50,534 miles

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

steering box has slight seepage

Pass 3 Dec 2020 46,776 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 44,154 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various brake pipes rusted

Pass 11 Jan 2019 42,875 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 41,026 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 41,026 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust corroding

Pass 3 Nov 2016 38,136 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 35,385 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 35,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play King pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play King pin (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 28,656 miles

1x exhaust mount corroded

all brake pipes and fuel pipes coated with grease

both dips on max marks

both rear tyres starting to crack/split very close to limit also both have cuts but not yet to fail criteria

rad fins starting to deteriorate

rear silencer outerskin corroded

sideskirts fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2013 25,486 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 22,714 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 22,714 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 21,829 miles

engine management light on

Pass 7 Dec 2010 21,175 miles

nsf tyre worn

Pass 23 Dec 2009 19,973 miles

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

plastic covers on sills

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Dec 2008 18,966 miles

osf swivel joint oil seal leaking, nsf tyre worn

Pass 30 Nov 2007 18,412 miles

osf hub seal leaking

Pass 27 Nov 2006 17,614 miles

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

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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AO52 YBN is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Green 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 AO52 YBN, 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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AO52 YBN is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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The MOT history for AO52 YBN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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