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AU52 ODY

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

128,897 mi
Last recorded128,897 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 ODY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 128,897 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 127,486 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 126,490 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 125,829 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 122,943 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 113,577 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 113,577 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 104,452 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2019 104,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2019 104,377 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

under side muddy

Pass 17 Oct 2017 100,849 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Behind rear wheels (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bush perished but not resulting in any excess movement

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber bushes perished but not resulting in any excess movement

Vehicle underside starting to corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2017 100,836 miles

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Behind rear wheels (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bush perished but not resulting in any excess movement

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber bushes perished but not resulting in any excess movement

Vehicle underside starting to corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2016 93,884 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 85,832 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 85,827 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 79,581 miles

Fuel lined slight corrosion (Tank)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 75,397 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

exhaust corroded at rear

Fail 7 Nov 2013 75,397 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 6 Nov 2012 71,510 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

side skirts fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2011 64,956 miles

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

fuel pipes corroding.

n/s wimg mirror secured with tape.

Pass 6 Nov 2010 57,850 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 51,332 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2008 44,188 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 36,296 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 31,431 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 25,824 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 ODY is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black 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 AU52 ODY, 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 ODY registered?

AU52 ODY is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AU52 ODY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 ODY shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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