MOT Status
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All rear passenger seats + seat belts have been removed
Metal fuel pipes leading from the fuel tank have become corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear vehicle structure showing corrosion + the boot floor is starting to corroded through but not within a prescribed area and does not effect structural rigidity
Two of the rear exhaust mounting rubbers are defective causing the exhaust to rest on the tow bar. Exhaust remains secure and not likely to become detached.
Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rubber mounts perishing, silencer hitting tow bar mount. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
General steering/suspension corrosion.
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill front/centre section corroded through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes on lower arm perished/in very poor condition. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside and Offside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported.
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes on lower arm perished/in very poor condition. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside front swivel joint dry/scored/corroded.
Underside of the structure/cab corroded towards the rear of the vehicle.
Vehicle box chassis showing general corrosion.
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels protruding from wheel arch. ()
Metal fuel pipes corroded in various locations from front to rear.
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded through within prescribed area of seatbelt mount. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front swivel joints dry/scored/corroded.
Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rubber mounts perishing, silencer hitting tow bar mount. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
General steering/suspension corrosion.
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill front/centre section corroded through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes on lower arm perished/in very poor condition. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside and Offside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported.
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes on lower arm perished/in very poor condition. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Underside of the structure/cab corroded towards the rear of the vehicle.
Vehicle box chassis showing general corrosion.
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels protruding from wheel arch. ()
Metal fuel pipes corroded in various locations from front to rear.
All wheels/tyres are slightly protruding the wheel arches
Metal fuel pipes corroded in various locations from front to rear
Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported
Underside of the structure/cab corroded towards the rear of the vehicle
Vehicle box chassis showing general corrosion
Vehicle shows to be extensively modified but all within the mot guidelines
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipes entering engine bay (underside) corroded. ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight up/down play in spherical joint. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear section of chassis/underbody/cab corroding.
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels protruding beyond wheel arch. ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipes front to rear. ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels/tyres protruding beyond wheel arch. ()
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Backbox + rear section of exhaust has several holes. (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust section + backbox has several holes due to corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipes front to rear. ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp level adjuster has limited movement.
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels/tyres. ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust joint/pipe corroded
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Over axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust joint/pipe corroded
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)
Rear Seats and seatbelts removed
Tow bar not fitted at time of test
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)
Rear Seats and seatbelts removed
Tow bar not fitted at time of test
Fuel pipes corroded
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust silencer corroded
Tow ball not fitted at time of test
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt mechanism deteriorated but still operational
Nearside Front tyre valve deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre valve deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre valve deteriorated
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust silencer corroded
Rear Seats and seatbelts not fitted at time of test
Tow ball not fitted at time of test
All coil springs starting to corrode
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear exhaust starting to corrode
Rear seats and seat belts not fitted at time of test
Slight end float within offside rear wheel hub
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Tow bar tow ball not fitted at time of test
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
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EK52 XJC is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 EK52 XJC, 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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EK52 XJC is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 October 2002.
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