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EA52 YFO

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

82,242 mi
Last recorded82,242 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 YFO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 82,242 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 May 2026 82,242 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 80,905 miles

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Apr 2024 78,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front 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 10 Feb 2023 77,531 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres splitting( in treads ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 77,531 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres splitting( in treads ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 76,699 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 75,545 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 72,871 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipe corroding under vehicle

Fail 9 Apr 2019 72,871 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour and len's missing (4.4.3 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipe corroding under vehicle

Pass 9 Apr 2018 69,873 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 65,405 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 61,834 miles

Centre mounting corroded away insucure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 61,834 miles

Centre mounting corroded away insucure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catalytic converter (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 56,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust hanger broken but is still supported

Pass 25 Mar 2015 56,511 miles

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

exhaust hanger broken but is still supported

Pass 26 Apr 2014 49,762 miles

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

both sides front swivel hubs slightly pitted

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2014 49,762 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides front swivel hubs slightly pitted

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 44,292 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear number plate lamp covers missing.

rear exhaust box corroded.

sill covers fitted.

Fail 24 Apr 2013 44,292 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear number plate lamp covers missing.

both rear tyres worn down to wear bars and cracking.

end of o/s wiper blade starting to split.

rear exhaust box corroded.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,615 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear tyres cracking.

child seat fitted to n/s/r.

Fail 27 Apr 2012 38,615 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracking.

child seat fitted to n/s/r.

Pass 30 Apr 2011 33,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,772 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both sides front swivel housings pitted

near side rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 27 Apr 2010 26,772 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both sides front swivel housings corroded

near side rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2009 22,531 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 19,073 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 19,073 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 15,816 miles

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

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

considerable cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

considerable movment in o/s/r hub.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 11,951 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 11,951 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

rear exhaust box considerably corroded.

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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EA52 YFO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 EA52 YFO, 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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EA52 YFO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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