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DE52 ELO

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,075 mi
Last recorded81,075 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2019 81,075 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high ns and os (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nsr inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced osr inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

ecessive corrsion to diff lock piped

engine oil leak

excessive corrosion to nsf and osf inner wings

excessive surface corrosion noted to ALL underside of vehicle

play to osf tractor joint

Pass 5 Jan 2018 78,942 miles

excessive corrosion noted to front axle diff lock pipes

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

surface corrosion noted to all vehicle parts flor chassis,ect access to some areas very limited

Pass 17 Jan 2017 77,070 miles

blow from front and rear exhaust

corrosion noted to rear body work

excessive corrosion noted to vacuum pipes that operate front hub locks

play noted to osf tractor joint

Pass 20 Jan 2016 74,938 miles

Centre corrosion noted to axle vacuum pipes

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

some travel noted to footbrake

Fail 18 Dec 2015 74,937 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear main across rear axle (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear (7.1.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded os centre floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion noted to all chassis access limited

excessive corrosion noted to all fuel and front axle vac pipes

excessive oil leak front nsf tractor joint

Pass 29 Dec 2014 72,228 miles

n/s/f swivel joint slight leak /and slight play

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 71,146 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 71,146 miles

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

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

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

engine warning lamp lit indicating a fault

Pass 20 Jun 2013 70,649 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 70,647 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 69,442 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 65,617 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 61,360 miles

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)

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 19 Jul 2010 61,360 miles

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

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

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

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)

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2009 53,632 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 46,118 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 38,110 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 38,110 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2006 27,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 27,907 miles

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

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 ELO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ELO, 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 ELO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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