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2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,584 mi
Last recorded110,584 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 VEK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 110,584 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security spring mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to outrigger area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security spring area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 107,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 107,324 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 104,425 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outrigger by suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 104,424 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor excess corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded chassis (6.1.6 (a))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outrigger by by suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded remaining 2 fuel pipes also corroded ()

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL REAR FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 102,168 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe ()

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe ()

Fail 13 Oct 2022 102,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe ()

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe ()

Pass 21 Oct 2021 99,819 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 99,819 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 96,472 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 6 Oct 2020 96,399 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Nov 2019 94,103 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2019 93,996 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced innersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 91,952 miles

Rear REAR UNDERSIDE STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 6 Nov 2018 91,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear REAR UNDERSIDE STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 10 Nov 2017 88,938 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 84,869 miles

brake pipes across rear axle corroded

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipes covered/coated

Pass 29 Jun 2016 69,661 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 64,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 58,684 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 58,682 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

all 4 tyres perished

heavy oil leak osf hub area

Pass 27 Aug 2013 52,570 miles

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

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

all 4 tyre on car are staring to perish heavily

fuel lines corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 47,114 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 42,486 miles

fuel pipes to rear becoming corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2011 42,486 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

fuel pipes to rear becoming corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,542 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 32,419 miles

exhaust heat shield viberates+rear box showing some corrsion

Pass 27 Aug 2008 27,893 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 22,811 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 17,634 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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EU52 VEK is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EU52 VEK, 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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EU52 VEK is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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