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DE52 DZJ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,524 mi
Last recorded83,524 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 DZJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 83,524 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

middle rear brake light bulb/l e d out

Fail 21 Jul 2015 83,520 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

middle rear brake light bulb/l e d out

o/s wiper split on end's

Pass 21 Jul 2014 78,625 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in all 3 Universal joints

Fail 14 Jul 2014 78,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in all 3 Universal joints

Pass 23 Jul 2013 70,802 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

engine managment ligt on

Fail 22 Jul 2013 70,794 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

engine managment ligt on

Pass 22 Jun 2012 64,402 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 64,271 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Leak from nearside front swivel joint.

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 58,850 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 51,036 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 45,602 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 45,601 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 37,738 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 31,050 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 19,026 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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DE52 DZJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DE52 DZJ, 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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DE52 DZJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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