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DK52 PPY

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

111,257 mi
Last recorded111,257 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 PPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 111,257 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of body undersealed

Pass 30 Nov 2023 108,342 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both sills heavily coated in underseal

hand brake cables cable tied up

Fail 13 Nov 2023 108,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively u j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside handbrake cable bracket broken but cable tied up

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively u j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 95,845 miles

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

Nearside Inner wing valance corroded

Offside Front inner wing valance corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2020 95,431 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner arch/sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill & floor holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill/arch holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 88,215 miles

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 88,209 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 81,074 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 81,065 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Lambda too high due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 73,144 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 73,116 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Both hangers broken off (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner & outer sills holed (at rear) (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner & outer sills holed (at rear) (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 May 2016 73,085 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted load sensing (3.6.A.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted

underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2013 67,972 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 67,972 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 60,863 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 60,863 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 56,229 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 52,603 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 49,715 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 46,458 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 46,458 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 38,793 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 38,790 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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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DK52 PPY is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DK52 PPY, 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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DK52 PPY is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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