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DA52 TPZ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,701 mi
Last recorded132,701 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 TPZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 132,701 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 132,701 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2020 132,001 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brakes only just met requirements, recommend adjustment,service or repair.

repairs under sealed

Fail 19 Dec 2019 131,004 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Expansion bottle missing

Front Both swivels joints slightly corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Gearbox mounting defective Transfer box mounting defective ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Various underside corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view All (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 13 Dec 2018 128,947 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various corrosion front body mountings/surrounding area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front small stone chip in zone A on the windscreen

Fuel hose corroded front to rear fuel pipes corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective upper and the o/s mountings ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lense deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lense deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view All the rear windows (3.2 (b) (i))

expansion tank missing

Pass 18 Dec 2017 123,938 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 118,060 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 118,060 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2015 106,126 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 100,831 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 93,874 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front swivilhub oil seal leaking oil

Fail 18 Sep 2013 93,873 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front swivilhub oil seal leaking oil

Pass 5 Jul 2012 83,189 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 83,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 78,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 76,555 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 76,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 70,438 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 61,676 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 53,708 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 43,611 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2006 43,611 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2005 34,030 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 34,030 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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DA52 TPZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DA52 TPZ, 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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DA52 TPZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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