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KC52 LXM

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,639 mi
Last recorded160,639 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 LXM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 160,639 miles

Axel Joint has slight play

EML

Nearside Mirror glass missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 8 Mar 2021 160,631 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine light on

vehicle very dirty

Pass 23 Dec 2019 121,086 miles

Fuel pipes corroded.

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

Rear seats folded up.

Windscreen stone chipped.

Fail 17 Dec 2019 121,085 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel pipes corroded.

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

Rear seats folded up.

Windscreen stone chipped.

Pass 17 Jan 2019 118,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front hub - slight oil leak

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2019 118,904 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front hub - slight oil leak

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2018 117,118 miles

E.M.L on

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front swivel hub slight oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2017 115,147 miles

Engine management light on.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jan 2017 115,067 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light on.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 112,887 miles

Fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 22 Dec 2014 110,092 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 110,067 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 107,515 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 105,024 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 102,576 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 100,453 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 90,977 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 79,967 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 79,967 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 69,215 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 58,071 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2006 58,071 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2005 40,291 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 40,291 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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KC52 LXM 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 66.7%.

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 KC52 LXM, 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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What year was KC52 LXM registered?

KC52 LXM is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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