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DE52 DZP

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,948 mi
Last recorded98,948 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 DZP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 98,948 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sil (5.2.6)

corrosion in both rear brake back plates

Fail 22 Feb 2017 98,932 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sil (5.2.6)

corrosion in both rear brake back plates

Fail 17 Aug 2016 98,916 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin upper and lower (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules main (both) (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear tyre cut

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

fuel tank corroded

suspension bushes perished throughout the vehicle

vehicle under body corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 95,394 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front four wheel drive automatic hub vacuum pipes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cut in tread area

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

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

Plastic cover sill fitted to sill panels unable to carry out correct inspection of sill panels

Rear Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2015 95,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped On axle (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front four wheel drive automatic hub vacuum pipes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cut in tread area

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

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

Plastic cover sill fitted to sill panels unable to carry out correct inspection of sill panels

Rear Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2014 92,842 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust pipe (cat) deteriorated

Nearside front tyre perrished

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Aug 2014 92,842 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust pipe (cat) deteriorated

Nearside front tyre perrished

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Aug 2013 91,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel lines corroded

Many suspension components corroded but not seriously weakend

NSF tyre perrished

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust system badly corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2013 91,683 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel lines corroded

Many suspension components corroded but not seriously weakend

NSF tyre perrished

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

OSF swivel hub leaking badly

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 90,302 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front swivel hub leaking grease

Plastic cover sills fitted unable to carry out correct inspection of sill panel.

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 90,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front swivel hub leaking grease

Plastic cover sills fitted unable to carry out correct inspection of sill panel.

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 86,127 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 86,127 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 82,596 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 79,742 miles

advice on front to rear metal brake pipes pitted and cordid slight keep eye on n/s/r tyre

advice on slight judder at front and rear brakes and slight foot brake travel

Fail 10 Oct 2009 79,558 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

advice on front to rear metal brake pipes pitted and cordid slight keep eye on n/s/r tyre

advice on slight judder at front and rear brakes and slight foot brake travel

Pass 6 Nov 2008 75,415 miles

advice on waqrning light on dash on

Fail 6 Nov 2008 75,415 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advice on waqrning light on dash on

Fail 5 Nov 2007 71,119 miles

Advise brake warning light on on dash

Advise front wipers slightly deteriorated.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 71,119 miles

Advise brake warning light on on dash

Advise front wipers slightly deteriorated.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 65,505 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 65,505 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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 DZP is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DZP, 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 DZP is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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