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LN52 VPX

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

120,956 mi
Last recorded120,956 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 VPX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 120,956 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 120,956 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 119,375 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 116,781 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear over fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 114,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes near fuel cable (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 110,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box link pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear over axle ()

Pass 9 Oct 2017 103,813 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 103,548 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 89,402 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 82,087 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 82,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 75,933 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 75,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 68,978 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 60,138 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 60,138 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 56,378 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 46,697 miles

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

advise slight play in o/s front tractor joint

Fail 9 Oct 2010 46,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil seal leaking o/s front

Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,505 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 38,505 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 34,040 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 29,488 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 23,662 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 15,792 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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LN52 VPX is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LN52 VPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN52 VPX registered?

LN52 VPX is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is LN52 VPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN52 VPX shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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