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DV52 VUJ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,211 mi
Last recorded63,211 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 VUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 63,211 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 61,287 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 58,645 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 58,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 51,300 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 47,126 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 47,126 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 44,569 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 44,564 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 44,006 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 43,261 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 41,003 miles

Nearside Front swivel housing has slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2016 36,727 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 35,028 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all four tyres cracked/perished also over ten years old all four

Pass 24 Dec 2013 34,419 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 32,709 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 30,695 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 29,311 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 29,248 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 27,134 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 25,233 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 25,233 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 19,216 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 14,992 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 10,830 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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DV52 VUJ 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 80%.

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 VUJ, 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 VUJ registered?

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

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