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AP52 YRM

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

114,746 mi
Last recorded114,746 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 YRM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 114,746 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 114,745 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 113,562 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 111,265 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 108,998 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 108,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 108,972 miles

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

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both- slight play in King Pins (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 106,337 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 102,850 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 100,838 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 97,389 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 94,397 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 91,537 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 87,870 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 84,429 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 80,919 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 78,798 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 76,313 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 73,151 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 69,252 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 66,710 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 56,264 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 56,264 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 48,854 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 48,854 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 41,047 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

both front swivel hubs corroded

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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AP52 YRM is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AP52 YRM, 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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AP52 YRM is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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