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AU52 NJV

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,525 mi
Last recorded39,525 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 NJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 39,525 miles

Corrosion to body / underside / braking & suspension components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to rear joint very poor condition & minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 36,706 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVY CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle corroding (chassis / body / components)

Pass 18 Sep 2023 35,737 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside swivel joint weeping oil & Nearside front corroded (suspect no oil)

Vehicle body / chassis & components corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2022 33,695 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel lines at tank very corroded

Nearside Front hub swivel joint corroded

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 32,284 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S/F + O/S/F + O/S/R Brake Hose Ferrules Corroding - Not Excessively (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All Coil Springs Corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Excessive Corrosion To N/S/R + O/S/R Inner Wing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R + N/S/R Tyre Perishing - Not Excessively (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 22,983 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 22,983 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 20,410 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 20,031 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 20,029 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 19,099 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 18,730 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 17,964 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 17,247 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 16,601 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 16,038 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 15,323 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 14,207 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

grease on o/s/f brake disc backplate

Pass 16 Sep 2009 12,650 miles

exhaust starting to corrode but not yet to excess

sideskirts fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2009 12,650 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

exhaust starting to corrode but not yet to excess

sideskirts fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2008 11,165 miles

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

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

front axle joints are a little pitted and very dry advise lubricationg before it makes steering rough or damages joints

sideskirts fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2007 9,417 miles

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

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

sideskirts fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2006 7,962 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 6,663 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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AU52 NJV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AU52 NJV, 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 AU52 NJV registered?

AU52 NJV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AU52 NJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 NJV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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