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HN52 VUC

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

114,515 mi
Last recorded114,515 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 VUC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 114,515 miles

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

Offside Rear central fuel pipes greased

Fail 1 Jun 2026 114,515 miles

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

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

Offside Rear central fuel pipes greased

Pass 2 Jun 2025 97,517 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2025 97,516 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 94,405 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 94,403 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 90,566 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 88,491 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 88,477 miles

Nearside Front front break pipe corroded both side not excessive

rear break pipe corroded slightly both side

Pass 28 Dec 2017 88,126 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 28 Dec 2017 88,126 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 30 Aug 2016 87,452 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 86,794 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 85,686 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 80,249 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2013 80,249 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside front tractor joint seal leaking

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2013 75,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 75,081 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 61,144 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 53,510 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 43,857 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 33,494 miles

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

rear tyres soon.

Pass 16 May 2008 24,390 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 15,279 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 10,177 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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HN52 VUC is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver 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 HN52 VUC, 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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HN52 VUC is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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