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EU52 VDR

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

87,341 mi
Last recorded87,341 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 VDR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 87,341 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 87,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 81,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4000 miles approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 75,961 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 68,144 miles

BOTH REAR OUTER BODY MOUNTS GETTING RUSTY

Pass 28 Sep 2022 68,058 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 68,031 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (underneath sill cover) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (underneath sill cover) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 65,581 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 63,044 miles

Corrosion to both inner sills

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 60,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 57,388 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 54,530 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 52,246 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 52,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 49,625 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 46,069 miles

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

n/s/f hub oil seal leaking

Pass 14 Jan 2011 42,256 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 38,219 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 32,864 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 31,528 miles

casing on the rear exhaust box coming off

Pass 23 Jul 2007 29,016 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 29,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 24,764 miles

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

offside front tyre low on outer edge

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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EU52 VDR is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EU52 VDR, 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 EU52 VDR registered?

EU52 VDR is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is EU52 VDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU52 VDR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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