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EK52 GEY

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

135,334 mi
Last recorded135,334 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 GEY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 135,334 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 134,271 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 133,430 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 132,101 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 130,731 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 127,010 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 123,710 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 122,244 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 119,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust corroded (7.1.2)

general underside corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2016 117,487 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint badley worn (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 117,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 111,772 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 106,038 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2014 106,038 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2013 99,323 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 91,739 miles

Fuel pipes slight corrosion

Middle exhaust hanger insecure

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear tyres have age cracks

Underbody corrosion

Wipers smearing

Pass 17 Sep 2011 84,987 miles

Exhaust hanger insecure

Fuel pipe slight corrosion

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear tyres have age cracks

Underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2010 75,709 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 65,692 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge.

rear box baffels loose slight corrosion. heat sheild loose.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 56,042 miles

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

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edge.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 45,787 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 36,405 miles

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

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

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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EK52 GEY is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EK52 GEY, 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 EK52 GEY registered?

EK52 GEY is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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