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DE52 KXV

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

89,583 mi
Last recorded89,583 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 KXV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 89,583 miles

Chassis and underbody heavily Undersealed

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 85,909 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 81,911 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 77,522 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 76,239 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 76,239 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 74,557 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

corroded around headlights

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 69,522 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2018 67,233 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 67,233 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 64,876 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2017 64,876 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 61,973 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 59,652 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 59,034 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 58,337 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 57,696 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 56,290 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 54,688 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 54,687 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 49,048 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 49,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 39,583 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 35,589 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 35,534 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 29,177 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 29,177 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front swivel joints corroding.

n/s front swivel hub leaking grease.

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge and getting low.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 21,983 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 21,983 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

both front swivel ball starting to corrode.

oil leaking from o/s front swivel hub.

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 KXV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 KXV, 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 KXV registered?

DE52 KXV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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