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EX52 DSY

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,974 mi
Last recorded108,974 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 DSY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 108,974 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 108,961 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear steering bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 103,406 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 103,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board box (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 97,233 miles

mil light on , rear exhaust tail pipe missing , wiper blades poor and split

Pass 14 Sep 2016 90,390 miles

engine light on

Pass 18 Sep 2015 83,155 miles

child seat fitted at time of test

engine warning light on

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2015 83,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted at time of test

engine warning light on

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 72,280 miles

EML warning light is on

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 72,251 miles

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

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

EML warning light is on

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2013 59,791 miles

EML warning light is on

Fail 17 Sep 2013 59,791 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

EML warning light is on

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 46,928 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 46,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

EML ON

Pass 2 Sep 2011 33,392 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 27,931 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 25,565 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 23,570 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 20,098 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 17,256 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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EX52 DSY 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 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 EX52 DSY, 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 EX52 DSY registered?

EX52 DSY is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is EX52 DSY safe to buy?

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