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DN52 AVJ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,438 mi
Last recorded131,438 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 131,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 131,438 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 126,162 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine warning light on

Pass 6 Feb 2024 118,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 118,979 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 107,891 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 100,847 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 98,596 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 96,021 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 96,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 92,770 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 89,101 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 84,788 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 81,327 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 78,937 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 72,173 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 72,173 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 21 Feb 2013 63,577 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 63,577 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 58,100 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 58,100 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 52,804 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 47,106 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing thin inner edge

offside wiper blade torn

rear seat in down position

Pass 19 Feb 2010 47,106 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing thin inner edge

offside wiper blade torn

rear seat in down position

Pass 9 Feb 2009 42,275 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 36,786 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 28,688 miles

Airbag light on

Slight brake fluid leak around master cylinder and servo

Pass 16 Feb 2006 17,949 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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DN52 AVJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN52 AVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN52 AVJ registered?

DN52 AVJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is DN52 AVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN52 AVJ shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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