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KE52 XUG

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

149,081 mi
Last recorded149,081 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 149,081 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 145,352 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 141,765 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 138,851 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 134,273 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 129,135 miles

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

Centre brake light not working

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 124,121 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 124,121 miles

Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 122,666 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front hub swivels corroded but not leaking

centre exhaust pipe corroded and slight blow

Pass 15 Aug 2017 116,480 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 116,480 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 111,705 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 106,411 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 106,411 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 100,968 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system back box corroded

exhaust system rear pipe corroded

oil level dip stick broken

Fail 24 Jul 2014 100,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system back box corroded

exhaust system rear pipe corroded

oil level dip stick broken

Pass 22 Jul 2013 95,359 miles

eml light on

Fail 15 Jul 2013 95,195 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

O/s/f Swiel joint leaking oil

eml light on

Pass 21 May 2012 87,553 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 May 2011 81,577 miles

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

eml on

Pass 10 May 2010 75,494 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml on

Fail 20 Apr 2010 74,970 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear seat belts starting to fray

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 61,829 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 61,643 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine managment light on

Fail 3 Apr 2008 45,838 miles

parking permit in swept area

engine management light on

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front hub swivels rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2008 45,838 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front hub swivels rusty

engine management light on

parking permit in swept area

Pass 30 Mar 2007 30,929 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 21,487 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 18,402 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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KE52 XUG is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 KE52 XUG, 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 XUG is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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