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DN52 AEA

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,625 mi
Last recorded117,625 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 AEA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 117,625 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

slight chassis and underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2017 117,625 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight chassis and underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2016 112,819 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 107,137 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 107,102 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 96,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 96,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 85,258 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear exhuast box deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2013 85,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear exhuast box deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2012 75,137 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 67,216 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight bind to front brakes

Fail 29 Mar 2011 67,216 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 60,617 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 56,190 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 48,002 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 48,002 miles

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

hub shaft seal leaking !

Pass 10 Nov 2006 38,759 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 14 Dec 2005 29,155 miles

brake hose ferrals rusting genral wear in osf wiper blade brake discs lightly pitted

Fail 7 Dec 2005 28,854 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Brake hose ferrals rusting genral wear in osf wiper blade brake discs lightly pitted nsr foot brake slightly lower than osr

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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DN52 AEA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DN52 AEA, 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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DN52 AEA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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