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DE52 DZY

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,489 mi
Last recorded123,489 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 DZY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 123,489 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across front axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 121,988 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across front axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 119,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2018 119,814 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak gearbox ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 119,248 miles

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

both front inner wings heavily corroded but outwith any prescribed area

underside heavily coated in underseal & cannot be inspected properly

Fail 16 Mar 2017 119,245 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheelarch (5.2.6)

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 Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheelarch (5.2.6)

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

both front inner wings heavily corroded but outwith any prescribed area

underside heavily coated in underseal & cannot be inspected properly

Pass 3 Mar 2015 118,708 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 116,490 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 116,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 106,019 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 25 Oct 2011 93,020 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 80,456 miles

Both front wheel pivots corroded and seals burst

Corrosion all brake flexi hose ferrules

Corrosion fuel pipes

Fail 28 Oct 2010 80,456 miles

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

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

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

Both front wheel pivots corroded and seals burst

Corrosion all brake flexi hose ferrules

Corrosion fuel pipes

Pass 28 Oct 2009 67,129 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 67,127 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 59,652 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 59,652 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 49,236 miles

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2006 37,875 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 30,605 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 DZY is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DE52 DZY, 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 DZY is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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