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HJ52 CJO

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,665 mi
Last recorded137,665 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 CJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 137,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 133,138 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2024 131,988 miles

Axle swivel joint worn and slightly insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is minimally impaired

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 131,625 miles

Nearside Front Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive Ball Swivel Joint Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive Ball Swivel Joint Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Metal Fuel Pipes Corroded

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

Pass 27 May 2022 130,771 miles

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

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

Offside Rear X2 Metal Fuel Pipes Corroded

Fail 27 May 2022 130,771 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear X2 Metal Fuel Pipes Corroded

Pass 6 May 2021 129,774 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 129,760 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 127,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 123,096 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 123,868 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint has slight play.

Offside Front swivel joint has slight play.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 123,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front swivel joint has slight play.

Offside Front swivel joint has slight play.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 122,633 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 121,046 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2015 118,004 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 102,375 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 97,586 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 97,586 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2012 90,116 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 90,116 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Exhaust silencer in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 80,356 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 68,650 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 68,650 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 56,573 miles

both front tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jul 2008 47,205 miles

both front tyres slighty deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2008 47,205 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front tyres slighty deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2007 35,602 miles

front tyres worn on inner & outter edges

Pass 26 Jul 2006 23,942 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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HJ52 CJO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ52 CJO, 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 HJ52 CJO registered?

HJ52 CJO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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