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HG52 YAV

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

125,664 mi
Last recorded125,664 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 YAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 125,664 miles

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

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both UJ's on front prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear propshaft UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat belt does not retract without manual assistance

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 125,660 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both UJ's on front prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear propshaft UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat belt does not retract without manual assistance

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 122,481 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rubber mounting missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat belt does not retract without manual assistance

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 122,478 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rubber mounting missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe/Midsection (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger seat belt does not retract without manual assistance

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 119,093 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 117,560 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 111,953 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2019 111,948 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2018 106,665 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 101,230 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 95,864 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 95,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 89,490 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 84,144 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 13 May 2014 84,144 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 24 May 2013 77,140 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 70,199 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 4 May 2012 70,131 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 58,009 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2011 58,009 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

o/s/f swivel leaking oil

Pass 17 May 2010 44,579 miles

front brake pipes rusty

play in o/s front wheel bearings

rear silencer rusty

Pass 19 May 2009 38,126 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 28,772 miles

o/s front wing and bumper damaged

Pass 16 May 2007 22,437 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 14,359 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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HG52 YAV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HG52 YAV, 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 HG52 YAV registered?

HG52 YAV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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