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DX52 KGN

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,880 mi
Last recorded139,880 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 KGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2025 139,880 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inners sill/arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Pass 22 Jul 2024 139,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 138,706 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front slight play in kinpin

Pass 4 Aug 2022 135,749 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded slightly corroded ()

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 135,749 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded slightly corroded ()

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 131,062 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 123,024 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 114,418 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear floor area slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2019 114,418 miles

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))

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 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))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear floor area slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 104,906 miles

Rear Floor slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 96,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 95,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipes & Metal fuel lines corroded running along chassis

Fail 21 Jul 2016 95,363 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2015 91,783 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 91,783 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 86,954 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

centre exhaust mounting broken off

front no. plate has some damage

sreen chip n/s

Pass 7 Aug 2013 81,179 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 75,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perished in the tread

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to metal brake pipes

corrosion to vacuum pipes

oil residue on engine

rear wiper split

Fail 18 Jul 2012 75,086 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perished in the tread

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to metal brake pipes

corrosion to vacuum pipes

oil residue on engine

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Aug 2011 71,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 71,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 67,299 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 66,697 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 61,520 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 61,520 miles

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 54,757 miles

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

advise front brake pads wearing low

Fail 5 Sep 2007 54,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise front brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Sep 2006 48,722 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 48,638 miles

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

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

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

advise front tyres worn edges/perish marks on sidewalls

advise perish marks rear tyres/sidewalls

Pass 2 Sep 2005 42,410 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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DX52 KGN is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DX52 KGN, 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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DX52 KGN is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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