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KE52 XRB

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

186,819 mi
Last recorded186,819 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE52 XRB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 186,819 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

horn on dash on aftermarket switch

temp repair to rear bumper

Fail 8 Nov 2024 186,537 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play HALF SHAFT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play half shaft (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 182,449 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 173,838 miles

Nearside Front tractor joint serface rust

Offside Front floor rusty by mount

Fail 1 Dec 2022 173,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front tractor joint serface rust

Offside Front floor rusty by mount

Pass 4 Oct 2021 165,553 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 165,489 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 158,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 151,122 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 144,580 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 138,869 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 138,800 miles

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

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 131,738 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 122,771 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 120,127 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

near/side/front lower swivel hub ball pin slight play

off/side/rear inner tyre cracking

Pass 29 May 2013 112,510 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 110,420 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 110,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 104,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

eng mgt light on indicating a fault

Fail 22 May 2010 96,933 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Oil leak

o/s under door trim loose

Pass 22 May 2010 96,933 miles

Oil leak

o/s under door trim loose

Pass 29 May 2009 85,143 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 72,322 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 60,484 miles

slight cracks front number plate

Pass 30 May 2006 48,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KE52 XRB is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black 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 KE52 XRB, 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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KE52 XRB is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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