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DK52 PTU

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

53,958 mi
Last recorded53,958 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 PTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 May 2025 53,958 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded All brake hose pipe clips corroded across the rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Central Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment rear track rod complete worn (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill and wheel arch full side (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured holes and corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill and arches full side (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear under body and axles have very heavy surface rust

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp needs buffing (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp needs buffing (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Greasing pipes corroded and broken spraying grease all over the inner wheel arch

Pass 3 Jun 2024 52,869 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 52,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front grease pipes disconnected

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

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2023 52,306 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 52,296 miles

Central Emissions unable to be completed pipe corroded (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 51,115 miles

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

Offside Front gease pipes corroded and broken

Fail 30 May 2022 51,114 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front gease pipes corroded and broken

Pass 27 May 2021 49,954 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 25 May 2021 49,954 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front chassis mounting on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Dec 2019 49,509 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 49,508 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 48,040 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 48,001 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside 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))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 46,111 miles

All underbody panels starting to corrode.

Both rear tyres close to limit and starting to crack

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

Exhaust system starting to corrode.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 44,752 miles

Offside Rear fuel pipes corroded

general under body corrosion

mil light on

n/s/r + o/s/r tyres cracks

Fail 23 Nov 2016 44,699 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front cracks worn on edge near limit

Offside Front cracks

Offside Rear fuel pipes corroded

general under body corrosion

mil light on

n/s/r + o/s/r tyres cracks

Pass 4 Nov 2015 43,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.62mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 42,466 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 39,312 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)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 34,050 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres splitting on inner surface

both rear shocker lower bushes perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre low on edge

n/s/r tyre low

Fail 12 Sep 2012 34,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Outer Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres splitting on inner surface

both rear shocker lower bushes perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front disc scored/pitted

n/s/f tyre low on edge

n/s/r tyre low

Pass 13 Sep 2011 29,760 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 27,217 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 25,249 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 25,249 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,589 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 19,538 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 16,390 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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DK52 PTU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PTU, 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 PTU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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