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DE52 KXZ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

49,247 mi
Last recorded49,247 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 49,247 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 31 May 2024 49,247 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2023 46,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 43,578 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 43,575 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 43,351 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 43,350 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 42,288 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn on limit (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 42,288 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn on limit (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 40,769 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 40,769 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 39,018 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 39,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 37,690 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 36,393 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 35,281 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 34,190 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 34,190 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 34,174 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both front axle swivle joints corroded

nearside outer front tyre wall age cracking

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 32,925 miles

advise n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when spun on limit

Pass 5 Sep 2012 32,607 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 29,849 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 263,988 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 21,584 miles

under side of car getting very rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2008 18,837 miles

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

rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2007 16,745 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 14,602 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 KXZ 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 KXZ, 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 KXZ registered?

DE52 KXZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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