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DE52 EBD

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

110,296 mi
Last recorded110,296 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 110,296 miles

Bolt missing out of exhaust mount front

Nearside Corroded behind headlamp

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Back of sill and near body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Boot floor corroded

Offside Corroded behind headlamp

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Back of sill and near body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Back of sill and near body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 106,025 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 105,951 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CENTRAL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 97,468 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT JOINT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COMPENSAToR TO O/S/R FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ALL HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 9 May 2023 94,995 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Front BOTH SWIVELS CORRODED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear REVERSING LAMPS INOP

Fail 5 May 2023 94,978 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Front BOTH SWIVELS CORRODED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear REVERSING LAMPS INOP

Pass 24 Apr 2019 90,624 miles

2 front tyres and n.s.r tyre cracked

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2018 87,476 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 87,475 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 82,144 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 71,243 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 71,242 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 72,552 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 67,629 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 63,203 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 60,307 miles

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

n/s and o/s slight hub oil leak

Fail 24 May 2012 60,307 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s slight hub oil leak

Pass 7 May 2011 55,771 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 53,410 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 50,676 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 44,403 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 38,835 miles

both front and nearside rear tyes perished and starting to split

Pass 18 Oct 2005 32,389 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 EBD is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EBD, 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 EBD is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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