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LK52 VNR

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

53,737 mi
Last recorded53,737 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 VNR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 53,737 miles

General under body corrosion / Fuel Piping also slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2026 53,737 miles

General under body corrosion / Fuel Piping also slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 46,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 37,450 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Central to rear

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and starting to wear uneven on tread's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 37,256 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 37,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 37,067 miles

Rear advise heavy rust on exhaust box

Pass 4 Feb 2021 36,829 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 36,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 35,876 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 35,876 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 35,500 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 35,159 miles

engine oil leak form oil filter

Fail 1 Aug 2016 35,159 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated fluid level below minimum (3.6.G.2)

engine oil leak form oil filter

Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,584 miles

tyres perished

Fail 15 Jun 2015 34,584 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

tyres perished

Pass 8 May 2014 33,545 miles

fuel pipes rusting offside rear

Fail 29 Apr 2014 33,502 miles

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

fuel pipes rusting offside rear

Pass 28 May 2013 31,880 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,618 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,292 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 26,292 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 23,326 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 20,755 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 17,756 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 14,350 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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LK52 VNR is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LK52 VNR, 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 LK52 VNR registered?

LK52 VNR is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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