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KJ52 USV

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,152 mi
Last recorded122,152 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ52 USV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 122,152 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 118,980 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 115,910 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

play in offside front hub

Pass 18 Oct 2021 113,831 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 112,733 miles

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Nov 2019 111,722 miles

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 111,722 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 109,849 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 109,847 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 108,110 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 108,110 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 105,918 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 102,961 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 102,956 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 93,221 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 83,888 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2012 80,935 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2012 80,935 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 78,424 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2011 78,424 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2010 73,856 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 73,856 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 65,772 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 52,948 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 36,032 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 29,879 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 18,224 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 18,224 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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KJ52 USV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KJ52 USV, 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 KJ52 USV registered?

KJ52 USV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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