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DE52 ELU

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

131,769 mi
Last recorded131,769 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 131,769 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 125,747 miles

Offside Front swivel leaking

Fail 15 Jan 2025 125,743 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting point(marked with chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting point (MARKED WITH CHALK) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front swivel leaking

Pass 10 Jan 2024 122,026 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 118,656 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 118,654 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axile (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 115,713 miles

Advise both front axle tyre walls cracked.

Advise both rear axle tyres wearing close to legal limit.

Advise general corrosion.

Advise play in n,s link rod.

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 110,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 105,494 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link.

Pass 8 Aug 2015 98,281 miles

Offside Front brake disc corroded

slight play in nearside front anti roll-bar drop link

Pass 30 Aug 2014 91,097 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 85,014 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 79,029 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper rubber split

Slight leak on front diff

Fail 31 Aug 2012 79,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper rubber split

Slight leak on front diff

Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,951 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 55,861 miles

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 2 Sep 2009 43,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 31,009 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 25,154 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to both front swivel joints

Pass 1 Sep 2006 17,153 miles

offside front inner hub seal leaking badly.

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 ELU 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 85%.

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 ELU, 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 ELU registered?

DE52 ELU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 October 2002.

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