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DA52 TPX

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,386 mi
Last recorded94,386 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 TPX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 94,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 94,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 92,432 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front lower axle swivel joints showing play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 87,340 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2023 87,333 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion in both inner sills and nearside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 83,335 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 78,276 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 76,128 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 73,377 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 73,373 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 70,689 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 68,050 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 65,953 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes getting rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 65,953 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes getting rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 62,499 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 62,499 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting rusted off (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 58,536 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 58,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front swivel housing has slight leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 52,220 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 51,110 miles

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

exhaust system has slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2012 47,835 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 45,235 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 40,912 miles

exhaust rear section corroded and heat sheild insecure

rear tyres perishing

Fail 25 Feb 2010 40,912 miles

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

exhaust rear section corroded and heat sheild insecure

rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Jan 2009 35,326 miles

exhaust back box corroded and heat shield rattling

rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Jan 2008 30,001 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 30,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 23,633 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 23,633 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 20,709 miles

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

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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DA52 TPX is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DA52 TPX, 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 DA52 TPX registered?

DA52 TPX is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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