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HJ52 CJU

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

137,306 mi
Last recorded137,306 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 137,306 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 136,127 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

boot floor has a hole

Fail 29 Aug 2024 135,697 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn and lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 134,431 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear most suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front swivel joint slightly leaking

Offside Rear inner sill & inner arcch corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides after valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides before valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear rear floor

Fail 29 Aug 2023 134,431 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear most suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front swivel joint slightly leaking

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill & inner arcch corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides after valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides before valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear rear floor

Pass 7 Jul 2022 133,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Front swivel joint slightly leaking

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

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

Rear both sides inner sills slightly corroded

Rear floor corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2022 133,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Front swivel joint slightly leaking

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

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

Rear both sides inner sills slightly corroded

Rear floor corroded

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 125,905 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse on axle and from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 124,465 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 122,424 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 122,423 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 48,343 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes are corroded

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE VERY NEAR TO WEAR LIMITS

slight play / wear to offside front swivel hub pins

Pass 23 Jul 2016 85,083 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 81,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 77,815 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 69,165 miles

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

OSF TRACTOR HOUSING OIL SEAL LEAKING EXCESSIVELY

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

REAR PROPSHAFT SLIPPER JOINT WORN

REAR SILENCER EXCESSIVELY CORRODED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 68,972 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

OSF TRACTOR HOUSING OIL SEAL LEAKING EXCESSIVELY

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

REAR PROPSHAFT SLIPPER JOINT WORN

REAR SILENCER EXCESSIVELY CORRODED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 58,341 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 42,741 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S wiper split

Pass 10 Jul 2010 38,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 33,871 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 29,965 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 29,965 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 24,600 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 21,199 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres perishing

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 CJU 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 76%.

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

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The MOT history for HJ52 CJU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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