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LJ52 UCW

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,608 mi
Last recorded97,608 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 UCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 97,608 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 94,503 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2024 94,449 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested risk of brake line failure (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2023 91,482 miles

Offside Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 91,482 miles

Offside Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 90,033 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 90,033 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 88,911 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 86,352 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 83,286 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 83,272 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 81,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 79,164 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 79,158 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 75,913 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 71,683 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 67,378 miles

Slight Bind on O/S/f Brake

Pass 15 Jul 2013 63,616 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 60,645 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 60,645 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 53,550 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 46,088 miles

offside and nearside front spheres dry of grease and starting to corrode and pit

Fail 30 Jul 2010 46,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads getting low

offside and nearside front spheres dry of grease and starting to corrode and pit

Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,182 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre getting low

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2009 38,182 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside rear tyre getting low

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2008 33,932 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 31,059 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 31,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 25,655 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 25,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 UCW is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 LJ52 UCW, 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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LJ52 UCW is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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