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DE52 EBJ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

115,721 mi
Last recorded115,721 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 115,721 miles

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

underbody under sealed

Pass 10 Mar 2025 100,668 miles

All the rear fuel pipes are corroding.

All the under side / running gear is corroding.

Both the head lights are getting worn / faded.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 96,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 94,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 94,977 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 92,968 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 92,965 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 91,158 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 88,730 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 7 Jul 2016 86,814 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 84,874 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 84,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 22 Oct 2014 80,305 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 80,305 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 73,770 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 73,770 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 68,395 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 63,375 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 63,353 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 59,380 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 59,380 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 56,990 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 51,030 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 51,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 44,302 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 37,862 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 29,010 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 EBJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EBJ, 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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What year was DE52 EBJ registered?

DE52 EBJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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