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LN52 DGU

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,839 mi
Last recorded80,839 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 DGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 80,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 80,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 78,217 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded all 3 pipes ()

Fail 25 Nov 2020 78,217 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth worn to metal (1.1.2 (c))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective opening with finger pressure (3.1 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded all 3 pipes ()

Pass 29 May 2019 69,242 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 69,240 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2016 68,209 miles

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

metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 67,070 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 65,344 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nsr sill corroded

osf swivel hub corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 61,722 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 61,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 57,827 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 51,645 miles

o/s lower kingpin bush worn close to limit

Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,495 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 39,737 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 33,284 miles

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

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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LN52 DGU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LN52 DGU, 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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LN52 DGU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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