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LK52 YWV

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,960 mi
Last recorded120,960 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2025 120,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing both rear ()

engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Pass 4 Dec 2024 117,419 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing both ()

Fail 22 Nov 2024 117,419 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 116,224 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 116,224 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 113,624 miles

Offside Rear body mount badly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 111,266 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 111,087 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 107,584 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 104,065 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 104,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 99,657 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 99,657 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 96,448 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 93,727 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 89,298 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 89,298 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 83,332 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 83,332 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 78,459 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 73,149 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 73,146 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 66,676 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 13 Dec 2010 60,639 miles

all four tyres getting low.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 60,540 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 59,445 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 52,781 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 52,781 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 47,548 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 47,548 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 38,316 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 38,316 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 28,483 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 YWV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YWV, 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 YWV registered?

LK52 YWV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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