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EU52 VDX

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,785 mi
Last recorded50,785 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 VDX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 50,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 50,564 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 50,236 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 50,236 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount corroded ands holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 50,125 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis to body mounting point heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 49,847 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 49,364 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 49,100 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 49,100 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 48,190 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 43,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and ageing (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and ageing (4.1.E.1)

rear back box deterating

Pass 21 Mar 2017 39,984 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres are aged

o/s front tyre is aged

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,918 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 23 Mar 2015 32,616 miles

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

rear silencer corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2014 29,589 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 25,684 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 21,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Mar 2011 17,814 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 13,663 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 11,980 miles

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

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 VDX is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VDX, 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 VDX registered?

EU52 VDX is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is EU52 VDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU52 VDX shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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