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HD52 CYL

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,568 mi
Last recorded138,568 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 CYL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 138,568 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general under body corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2022 134,067 miles

Nearside Rear reverse light inoperative

engine management light illuminated

Fail 22 Feb 2022 134,067 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision sill corroded & holed ( sill covers fitted) (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision sill corroded & holed (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear reverse light inoperative

engine management light illuminated

exhaust centre section slight blow

Pass 11 Mar 2021 129,794 miles

engine managementn light illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 2 Mar 2021 129,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front axle sphere leaking fluid

engine managementn light illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 4 Mar 2020 127,970 miles

Offside Lower swivvel joint slight play

Fail 2 Mar 2020 127,970 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Central exhaust leak

Offside Lower swivvel joint slight play

Pass 5 Mar 2019 124,406 miles

Nearside Rear Upper spring mount corroded

Offside Rear Upper spring mount corroded

engine management light illuminated

reverse light inoperative

Fail 18 Feb 2019 124,405 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reverse light inoperative

Nearside Rear spring top mount corroded

Offside Rear spring top mount corroded

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

engine management light illuiminated

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2018 118,112 miles

both front headlight opaque

both rear spring mounts corroded upper & lower

engine management light light illuminated

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2018 118,080 miles

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

Nearside Front sphere oil leak front axle

both front headlight opaque

both rear spring mounts corroded upper & lower

engine management light light illuminated

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 112,400 miles

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r chassis corroded ajacent to top spring mounting

o/s headlight opaque

o/s hub seal leaking

sill covers fitted preventing inspection of sills

wiper linkage worn

Pass 17 Feb 2016 105,067 miles

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r inner sills corroded

o/s/r brake pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre close too legal limit

rear coil spring top mounts corroded

rear floor corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2016 105,067 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r inner sills corroded

o/s/r brake pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre close too legal limit

rear coil spring top mounts corroded

rear floor corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 98,573 miles

both rear coil spring top suspension mounts corroded & surrounding area

fuel hoses corroded on the offside

rear exhaust silencer corroded

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Fail 13 Feb 2015 98,573 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear coil spring top suspension mounts corroded & surrounding area

front brake pads appear low

fuel hoses corroded on the offside

rear exhaust silencer corroded

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 13 Feb 2014 93,410 miles

both front swivel joints excessive movement

both rear coil spring top mounts corroding

fuel hoses corroded offside

sill cover fitted unable to check sills

Fail 15 Feb 2013 85,897 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

offside axle sphere pitted & seal leaking

play in both front swivel joints

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 85,897 miles

fuel pipes corroded

offside axle sphere pitted & seal leaking

play in both front swivel joints

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 77,013 miles

exhaust system corroded

front axle swivel joints corroded and seals leaking

Pass 17 Feb 2011 67,446 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 67,423 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 59,997 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 49,566 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 39,628 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 25,804 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 10,197 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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HD52 CYL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HD52 CYL, 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 HD52 CYL registered?

HD52 CYL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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