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HY52 RVK

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,880 mi
Last recorded70,880 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 RVK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 70,880 miles

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

brake servo corroded

front and rear springs corroded, o/s rear shock weak, corrosion on underside components

front indictors heavily faded

front seat belts slow to retract

front shock lower bushes worn and nearside has movement, rear shock bushes splitting, rear trailing arm/axle bushes starting to deteriorate,

rear body mount areas corroded, corrosion on underside

underside fuel and brake pipes corroded, 2x exhaust hangers corroded off ( system still secure )

Pass 5 Feb 2025 68,785 miles

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

STRONG ADVISE - PLAY IN O/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING ( NOT EXCESSIVE AT PRESENT )

brake servo corroding, front and rear springs corroded, corrosion on underside in places and on components, front to rear brake and fuel pipes corroded, rear brake pipes over axle corroding

exhaust mount corroded off ( system still secure) , exhaust hitting rear tow bar frame

front indicators faded

front seat belts stiff to release under pressure, rear seats, no rear seats or rear seat belts fitted

front shock lower bushes worn and nearside has movement, rear shock bushes splitting, trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate

o/s front hub seal and area weeping/damp

Pass 5 Feb 2024 63,617 miles

30kg pulse from o/s front brake and 10kg pulse from n/s rear, no lock out from rear service brakes

brake servo corroding

drivers seat belt stiff to release, headlamps deteriorating, beam images slightly poor/ dim

front and rear springs corroded

front and rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate, rear shock lower bushes splitting, n/s front shock lower bush worn/ slight movement

front indicators faded ( n/s more so )

front to rear fuel and brake pipes corroded near fuel tank, rear brake pipe over rear axle corroding, exhaust corroding and starting to deteriorate in places, corrosion on underside in places and on some components

o/s front hub seal damp, play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 31 Jan 2023 59,643 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 55,183 miles

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

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 22 Jan 2021 52,383 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 48,623 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 44,060 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 44,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 39,993 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 38,680 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 38,680 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2015 37,344 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 36,034 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 34,806 miles

both front brake discs and brake pads worn

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2012 33,416 miles

both front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 30 Aug 2011 31,074 miles

both front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Sep 2010 28,598 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,018 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,082 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres cracking (no cords)

nearside front hub seal damp

offside front tyre cracking (no cords)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 20,158 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 16,852 miles

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

all tyres cracking (no cords expossed)

nearside rear light lens cracked (no white light)

slight play felt in both rear wheel bearings

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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HY52 RVK is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HY52 RVK, 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

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What year was HY52 RVK registered?

HY52 RVK is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is HY52 RVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY52 RVK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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