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AU52 ZTE

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,112 mi
Last recorded59,112 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 59,112 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 57,095 miles

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

slight corrosion front

slight play o/s/f swivel hub

Fail 2 Jan 2025 57,095 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear support beam starting to corrode

boot floor starting to corrode

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2023 54,031 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear floor pan starting to corrode and outer sill covers fitted

o/s/f hub slight play

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2022 49,600 miles

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

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

corrosion around rear floor pan

corrosion starting around coil spring mounts

Pass 5 Jan 2022 45,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 41,675 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2019 41,052 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Oct 2018 39,456 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 37,382 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front slight oil leak from hub

Nearside Front slight play in swivel housing bearings

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 35,473 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front slight grease leak from swivel housing seal

Nearside Front slight play in swivel housing bearings

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 33,214 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 31,589 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 31,589 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 29,015 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 26,607 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 24,063 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 24,063 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 21,677 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 19,059 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 16,660 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 14,093 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 11,484 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 9,104 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 ZTE is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue 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 ZTE, 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 ZTE registered?

AU52 ZTE is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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