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DU52 AKO

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

123,810 mi
Last recorded123,810 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 AKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2019 123,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle plastic inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis and under vehicle corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 118,745 miles

Battery Insecure

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Osr Chassis Badly Corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2018 118,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Battery Insecure

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Osr Chassis Badly Corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2017 115,607 miles

Offside Front swivel joint has some movement will need attention .

Offside Rear chassis in corroded.

fuel pipes are very corroded.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 110,278 miles

Offside Rear chassis badly corroded.

drivers seat belt frayed.

metal fuel pipe is corroded and will need replacing soon.

Fail 22 Apr 2016 110,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking tank area. (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear chassis badly corroded.

drivers seat belt frayed.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 102,733 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 102,188 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

all fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 94,314 miles

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 28 Apr 2014 94,314 miles

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

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2013 90,475 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 83,127 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2012 83,127 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 75,790 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 65,086 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 65,086 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 59,703 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 59,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 53,480 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 53,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 47,165 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 47,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 57,225 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 57,225 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 33,289 miles

Rear 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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DU52 AKO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 DU52 AKO, 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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DU52 AKO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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