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CE52 AAU

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

86,645 mi
Last recorded86,645 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 AAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 86,645 miles

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

Corrosion on boot floor

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Surface corrosion started in various places

Welding repairs covered in seam sealer

Fail 17 Jul 2026 86,638 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major leak of gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Corrosion on boot floor

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Surface corrosion started in various places

Pass 11 Jul 2025 82,860 miles

Front accident damage to front of vehicle

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid pipes to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded various places front/rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 82,860 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front accident damage to front of vehicle

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid pipes to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded various places front/rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 78,606 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 78,595 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

accident damage to front of vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2023 76,338 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 73,045 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 70,389 miles

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

Nearside Front slight leak from Drive shaft seal

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Nov 2020 69,535 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 69,474 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central fuel lines corroded

Front swivel housings leaking grease both sides

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 68,387 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 64,520 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 64,520 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 61,742 miles

corrosion to front brake pipes

corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 11 Oct 2017 61,742 miles

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

corrosion to front brake pipes

corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 20 Oct 2016 59,190 miles

Centre Rear Stop Light Only Partly Working, More Than 50%

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 59,190 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Stop Light Only Partly Working, More Than 50%

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 56,391 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 52,461 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 48,039 miles

back box corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2013 48,037 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

back box corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 44,341 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 41,339 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 41,339 miles

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

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

offside front steering joint leaking grease

one bulb out on centre brake light

Pass 20 Oct 2010 36,774 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 33,572 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 29,934 miles

offside front an both rear tyres perishing an cracking

offside front tyre on 2 mm on outer edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2007 24,432 miles

all tyres slightly perished

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2006 20,765 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 16,240 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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CE52 AAU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 CE52 AAU, 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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CE52 AAU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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