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LJ52 UCM

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,029 mi
Last recorded107,029 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 UCM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 107,029 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 105,942 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 105,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 101,053 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 89,602 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 78,218 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 77,672 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 22 Sep 2016 77,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Sep 2015 67,215 miles

Both windscreen wipers are split

Slight corrosion on the underside in various places

both rear trailing arms have slight play in the bushes

Pass 30 Sep 2014 60,336 miles

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Slight buind n/s front brakes

Slight split o/s wiper

slight play o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 2 Oct 2013 56,401 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer corroded

slight play in osf swivel

Pass 2 Oct 2013 56,401 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded

slight play in osf swivel

Pass 19 Sep 2012 53,861 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear silencer quite heavily corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2010 48,135 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,135 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,680 miles

front pads low

rear silencer corroded

slight play in osf hub

Fail 10 Sep 2009 43,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pads low

rear silencer corroded

slight play in osf hub

Pass 15 Sep 2008 38,991 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 38,991 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

middle brake light 1 bulb not working

Pass 7 Sep 2007 31,205 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 25,945 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 20,278 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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LJ52 UCM is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LJ52 UCM, 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 LJ52 UCM registered?

LJ52 UCM is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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