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EJ52 HWV

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

75,209 mi
Last recorded75,209 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 HWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 75,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyre s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 74,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 74,027 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 70,698 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 70,698 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 63,085 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 63,085 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 55,500 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

rear seats and seatbelts removed

Pass 17 Jul 2017 49,504 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 41,529 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 31,827 miles

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

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

Nearside front, offside rear & nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Jul 2015 31,827 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front, offside rear & nearside rear tyres perished

Offside front swivel housing leaking oil

Fail 14 Jul 2014 29,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 29,713 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 27,617 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 25,906 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 23,637 miles

near side and offside tractor joints corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 21,133 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 19,476 miles

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

O/S/F tyre has cracking in sidewall and splits (205/70 15)

both wiper blades split

Pass 12 Nov 2008 18,799 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 18,046 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 17,008 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 15,964 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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EJ52 HWV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EJ52 HWV, 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 EJ52 HWV registered?

EJ52 HWV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 November 2002.

Is EJ52 HWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ52 HWV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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