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HG52 YON

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,132 mi
Last recorded70,132 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 YON
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 70,132 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 May 2025 64,577 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 61,162 miles

middele exhaust mount broken exaust still supported

Fail 23 Nov 2023 61,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

middele exhaust mount broken exaust still supported

Pass 25 Nov 2022 60,025 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 60,025 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2019 58,933 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 58,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 54,421 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 54,421 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 49,333 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 49,333 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 43,991 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2012 41,084 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 40,606 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 36,870 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 32,870 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 28,409 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 24,068 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 19,557 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 14,195 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 YON is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HG52 YON, 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 YON registered?

HG52 YON is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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