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LN52 VPZ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

84,808 mi
Last recorded84,808 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 84,808 miles

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 84,808 miles

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 84,139 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 84,139 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 82,221 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 82,035 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED @ REAR BRAKE COMP

REAR CROSS BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 16 Nov 2017 82,034 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED @ REAR BRAKE COMP

REAR CROSS BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 22 Nov 2016 81,570 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 81,560 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015
Fail 14 Dec 2015

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 105,165 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 105,155 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 100,243 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 100,238 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 100,196 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 91,474 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 86,670 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 86,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 70,324 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 55,536 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 55,423 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 38,837 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 31,949 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Jul 2006 21,785 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 18,288 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 VPZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VPZ, 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 LN52 VPZ registered?

LN52 VPZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is LN52 VPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN52 VPZ shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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