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CK52 ZPU

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,720 mi
Last recorded117,720 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 ZPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 117,720 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 117,705 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear floor to fuel tank mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body to chassi mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal and bearing play (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body to chassi mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sills to body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (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))

Nearside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision corrosion at mounting to floor (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision belt mounting to floor (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 112,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 110,732 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 107,547 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 107,527 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 107,496 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 103,598 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 103,598 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 98,888 miles

Slight leak on osf diff seal

Pass 11 Dec 2017 90,336 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 88,591 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 78,191 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 78,186 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 73,376 miles

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

corrosion developing in boot floor area

front exhaust corroded

offside front swivel hub seal leaking

Fail 30 Oct 2014 73,376 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion developing in boot floor area

front exhaust corroded

offside front swivel hub seal leaking

Pass 9 Nov 2013 71,090 miles

both front diff seals leaking

Pass 7 Dec 2012 70,436 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 70,436 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 67,791 miles

fnt brake discs worn

os/f wiper blade split

play rear propshaft uj

Pass 29 Dec 2010 64,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 59,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 56,140 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 56,140 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 48,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Dec 2007 48,512 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 40,622 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 32,053 miles

exhaust heat shield corroded

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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CK52 ZPU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Green 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 CK52 ZPU, 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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CK52 ZPU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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