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DV52 VUF

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

68,778 mi
Last recorded68,778 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 VUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 68,778 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load compensating valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe joining nearside rear to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner hub seal leaking

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 68,778 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load compensating valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe joining nearside rear to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner hub seal leaking

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 66,512 miles

Nearside Front Inner hub seal leaking

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 63,215 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front hub leaking

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

engine managment light on

Pass 7 Dec 2016 60,236 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front hub seal leaking

Pass 9 Dec 2015 56,693 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside Front wheel hub seal weeping

engine light on dash

Pass 17 Dec 2014 53,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front hub seal weeping

Pass 11 Dec 2013 50,708 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine warning light on

Pass 19 Dec 2012 47,694 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine warning light staying on

Pass 23 Nov 2011 44,249 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 40,397 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 37,795 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 34,240 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 31,306 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 26,757 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 21,909 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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DV52 VUF is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DV52 VUF, 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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What year was DV52 VUF registered?

DV52 VUF is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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