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AU52 NJZ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,886 mi
Last recorded153,886 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 NJZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 153,886 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear no reversing lights

Fail 3 Mar 2023 153,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear no reversing lights

Pass 11 Mar 2022 140,526 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 122,819 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm tread tyre slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door handle damaged but still opens

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread tyre slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 122,819 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system union to brake caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm tread tyre slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door handle damaged but still opens

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread tyre slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 113,606 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 105,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 96,223 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 96,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded maim feed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 85,772 miles

Central exhaust hanger missing

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 85,150 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight play to offside front kingpin

Fail 13 Feb 2015 84,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 84,619 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 83,696 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 80,993 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 80,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 72,871 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 72,871 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 62,450 miles

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Fail 11 Feb 2011 62,239 miles

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

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

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 2 Feb 2010 51,012 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 46,039 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,978 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 36,882 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 36,880 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking and nearing limit on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2006 29,630 miles

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

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 NJZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AU52 NJZ, 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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What year was AU52 NJZ registered?

AU52 NJZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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