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CX52 MVC

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

84,996 mi
Last recorded84,996 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 MVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 84,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 84,992 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 83,955 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 83,943 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 82,429 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 77,575 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes upto compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear Upto flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pip upto the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 72,525 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 65,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2019 60,058 miles

All pipes covered in wax so can’t inspect fully

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 53,456 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 48,970 miles

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

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

slight bind o/s front wheel

Pass 10 Nov 2016 45,348 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 36,609 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 30,417 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 23,378 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 24 Mar 2014 23,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2013 21,587 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

back box rusty

cv seal on n/s

Fail 26 Mar 2013 21,587 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

back box rusty

cv seal on n/s

Pass 24 Mar 2012 19,348 miles

exaust system deteorated

Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,345 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 15,950 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 15,473 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 9,624 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 5,125 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 4,486 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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CX52 MVC is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 CX52 MVC, 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 CX52 MVC registered?

CX52 MVC is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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The MOT history for CX52 MVC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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