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HJ52 FPV

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,728 mi
Last recorded126,728 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 FPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 126,728 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 126,058 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2023 126,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 120,902 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside geARBOX MOUNT DAMAGED

Pass 10 Sep 2021 110,994 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 101,483 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread but legal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion but heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 97,325 miles

nearside front hub has slight oil/grease leak.

slight oil leak at nearside front hub.

Pass 16 Aug 2018 91,163 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 85,843 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 85,812 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 78,486 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2016 78,234 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 71,583 miles

n/s/f hub slight leak

rear silencer bracket broken but still supported

Pass 5 Aug 2014 64,771 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 57,545 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 50,061 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 41,619 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 33,483 miles

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

front brake discs corroded.

o/s/f tyre outer side wall perrished.

rear silencer corroded.

Fail 18 Aug 2010 33,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs corroded.

o/s/f tyre outer side wall perrished.

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 25,710 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 21,819 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 20,239 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 17,062 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 13,257 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 FPV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HJ52 FPV?

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What year was HJ52 FPV registered?

HJ52 FPV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is HJ52 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ52 FPV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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