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EX52 DSZ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 DSZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake compensator. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 103,210 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 103,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch at back holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 91,846 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

surface rust to brake pipes

surface rust to fuel pipes

Fail 12 Jun 2017 91,846 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play hub swivel bearings (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

engine lamp on

surface rust to brake pipes

surface rust to fuel pipes

Pass 13 Jun 2016 81,123 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

oil leak on offside front hub swivel

slight play in offside front hub swivel bearings

surface rust to brake pipes at rear

Pass 15 Jun 2015 66,791 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 66,785 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 65,161 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 60,614 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 56,141 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 52,339 miles

2 bulbs not working in centre stop

front disc pads low

o/s front tyre on limit

o/s rear tyre getting low

Fail 13 May 2011 52,339 miles

2 bulbs not working in centre stop

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

front disc pads low

o/s front tyre on limit

o/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 14 May 2010 45,188 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

offside front and nearside front tyres slightly perished

Fail 13 May 2010 45,188 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front and nearside front tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Apr 2009 37,633 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 37,633 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

One Bulb in High View Brake Light Not Working

Pass 28 Apr 2008 30,159 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 30,159 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 26,753 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 26,753 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Presented with both rear seats folded away,unable to carry out full s/belt inspection.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 21,066 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 DSZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DSZ, 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 DSZ registered?

EX52 DSZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is EX52 DSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 DSZ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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