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EY52 UWL

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,676 mi
Last recorded53,676 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 UWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 53,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 51,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 51,053 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 47,897 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 47,877 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2023 44,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 44,106 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 40,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 38,592 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Sep 2020 37,396 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 36,956 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Sep 2018 36,582 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 36,055 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 35,348 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 34,912 miles

Offside Front Hub seal slight leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 34,958 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Hub seal slight leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 34,361 miles

some vertical play at off side front wheel

Pass 2 Sep 2013 31,894 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 27,275 miles

minor damage to lower windscreen - not adversely affecting drivers view

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

one element of high level stop lamp inoperative

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Dec 2011 26,654 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 24,415 miles

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

engine k light on

Pass 3 Aug 2009 19,809 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 19,569 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 17,910 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 15,457 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 12,263 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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EY52 UWL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EY52 UWL, 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 EY52 UWL registered?

EY52 UWL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 September 2002.

Is EY52 UWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY52 UWL shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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