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DK52 UAR

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,256 mi
Last recorded106,256 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 UAR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 106,256 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front SWIVEL PIN SEAL HAS SLIGHT SEAPAGE

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 2 May 2024 93,042 miles

All 4 tyres fitted to vehicle are retreads

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2024 93,040 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front panel under headlamp (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front panel under headlamp (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor in 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill end (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Steering column universal joint modification unsafe nylon bush has a cut and is significantly weakened (2.1.3 (f) (i))

All 4 tyres fitted to vehicle are retreads

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2020 93,029 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded of main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 84,313 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

fuel and brake pipes covered in underseal

general corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Fail 9 Apr 2019 84,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both of rear wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

fuel and brake pipes covered in underseal

general corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Pass 24 Apr 2018 76,474 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 73,534 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 70,212 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 61,661 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 51,967 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 42,096 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 39,839 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 39,839 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 38,403 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 37,285 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade slightly torn

Pass 9 Oct 2009 36,328 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 36,295 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

o/s/front hub unit slightly damp

most metal brake pipes on rear of vehicle painted over unable to fully inspect

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front to rear metal fuel lines corroded

slight damp ingress both front headlamps

slight sweep marks on screen

Pass 29 Sep 2008 34,984 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust pipe supporting brackets corroded

slight damp ingress in both front headlamps

slight sweep marks on n/s/front screen

Pass 3 Mar 2008 34,507 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 26,786 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 20,777 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 UAR is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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The MOT history for DK52 UAR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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