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AY52 LZR

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,520 mi
Last recorded43,520 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 LZR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 43,520 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2024 43,223 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 42,822 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2023 42,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2022 42,373 miles

Nearside Front hub seal has slight oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2022 42,336 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal has slight oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 41,672 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin set (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 41,664 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2020 41,181 miles

wipers deteriorating

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 40,738 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 40,738 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 40,225 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 38,686 miles

Nearside Front axle half shaft seal leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2016 37,027 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft seal has slight oil leak

Nearside Front tyre sidewall has slight cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2015 35,024 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 35,024 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

drive shaft oil seal leaking

Fail 22 Jul 2014 33,492 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 33,492 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 32,148 miles

Both front tyres sidewalls cracked and perished

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

Pass 23 Jul 2013 32,148 miles

Both front tyres sidewalls cracked and perished

n/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

Pass 20 Aug 2012 30,969 miles

advisory all four tyres are deteriorated /preished and have tearing caused by separation

Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,010 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 28,701 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 26,953 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 24,087 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres cracking replacement advised

Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,087 miles

both rear tyres cracking replacement advised

Pass 13 Aug 2007 20,860 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 18,184 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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AY52 LZR is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY52 LZR, 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 AY52 LZR registered?

AY52 LZR is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is AY52 LZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 LZR shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY52 LZR have outstanding finance?

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