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CX52 MVJ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,024 mi
Last recorded131,024 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 MVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2018 131,024 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked on axle (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 125,942 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 14 Apr 2016 122,015 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 122,015 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 118,582 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 118,582 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 115,668 miles

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

centre stop light has some sections not working

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 107,631 miles

all brake pipes have some corrosion recomend further inspection cleaning and wax oiling

all four suspension ball joints on front axle have some wear and play, recomend replacing in near future

chassis and under body has some corrosion recomend cleaning and wax oiling

fuel pipes corroding

n/s/f axle seal leaking

o/s/f tyre has some cracking in tread

Pass 21 Feb 2012 97,871 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust mountings browken

metal brake pipes have some corrosion recomend cleaning and waxing

Pass 1 Mar 2011 91,766 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 91,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 75,443 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 64,581 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 53,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all metal brake pipes have some light corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2007 53,212 miles

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

all metal brake pipes have some light corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2006 42,592 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 42,592 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 30,390 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 MVJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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