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HJ52 CKG

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,650 mi
Last recorded107,650 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 CKG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 107,650 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear body mounting corroded

Offside Rear body mounting corroded

Offside Rear indicator unit cracked

both rear shock absorbers lower bushes slight play

exhaust heat shield rattling

hand brake lever travel high

Fail 11 Aug 2025 107,647 miles

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

Front brake pipes corroded!

Front hubs leaking!

Offside Rear indicator lens cracked

hand brake lever high!

Pass 5 Aug 2024 107,645 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal slightly leaking

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Aug 2023 105,652 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

slight coolant leak

Fail 5 Aug 2023 105,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes ( chalked yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes (chalked yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

slight coolant leak

Pass 5 Aug 2022 104,433 miles

engine leaking coolant

Fail 5 Aug 2022 104,433 miles

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

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

engine leaking coolant

Pass 3 Aug 2021 103,800 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine oil leak sump area

Pass 13 Jul 2020 103,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both front and rear wheels ()

Pass 4 Jul 2019 103,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

fuel lines rusty at the rear

Fail 1 Jul 2019 103,036 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

brake pipe n/s/r in poor condition by wheel cylinder

fuel lines rusty at the rear

Pass 30 Jul 2018 102,394 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels ()

Fail 30 Jul 2018 102,394 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels ()

Pass 2 Aug 2017 101,342 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 101,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 100,525 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 100,525 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 99,850 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 58,768 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 2 May 2013 94,744 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2012 98,899 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 9 May 2011

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 May 2011

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010

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)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2009

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 44,539 miles

engine gearbox oily

mileometer not working

Pass 9 Oct 2006 35,006 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 26,271 miles

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

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 CKG is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HJ52 CKG, 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 CKG is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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