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DY52 HKF

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,802 mi
Last recorded89,802 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 HKF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 89,802 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front hub has slight play

slight play in propshaft,universal joint

Pass 6 Jul 2016 89,609 miles

osf hub has slight play nsf hub has slight leak

Fail 6 Jul 2016 89,609 miles

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

osf hub has slight play nsf hub has slight leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 89,042 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 89,040 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 84,041 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 84,039 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 89,031 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 82,119 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 75,335 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 75,214 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 68,110 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 68,037 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 60,235 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 52,912 miles

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

number plates have stickers on. not legal stickers not allowed.

o/s/r tyre near legal limit outer edge.

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 29 Jan 2009 52,912 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

evidence of oil on o/s/r wheel.

n/s/r seat base securing pin missing from outer hinge.

number plates have stickers on. not legal stickers not allowed.

o/s/r tyre near legal limit outer edge.

oil leak from n/s/f swivel hub seal onto disc back plate. brakes not affected.

oil leak from o/s/f swivel hub seal into disc back plate. brakes not affected.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 51,003 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 51,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2008 51,003 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front hubs keaking oil

Pass 24 Aug 2007 44,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 36,598 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DY52 HKF is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DY52 HKF, 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 DY52 HKF registered?

DY52 HKF is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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