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EF52 FXY

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,669 mi
Last recorded66,669 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 FXY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 66,669 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 66,324 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 66,266 miles

Front body mounts corroded but body security not affected

Fail 5 Jan 2024 66,266 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front body mounts corroded but body security not affected

Pass 9 Jan 2023 65,973 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 65,973 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 65,038 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn hubs nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear seats removed - unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

Fail 23 Nov 2021 65,028 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Nov 2020 64,110 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 62,287 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 61,065 miles

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

centre & rear exhaust getting weak

Fail 24 May 2018 61,045 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

centre & rear exhaust getting weak

Pass 21 Mar 2017 59,232 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on tread 3mm

Rear exhaust getting weak

Fail 21 Mar 2017 59,232 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on tread 3mm

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

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

Rear exhaust getting weak

Pass 31 Dec 2015 55,747 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 51,488 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking over outer wall

Pass 7 Jan 2014 47,631 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 43,933 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2012 39,943 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 35,101 miles

o/s/r & n/s/f tyres low on outer edge of tread

Pass 30 Dec 2009 30,224 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 26,254 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 26,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 22,836 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 19,953 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 17,342 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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EF52 FXY is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 EF52 FXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF52 FXY registered?

EF52 FXY is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 December 2002.

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