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LS52 VNO

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,455 mi
Last recorded130,455 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 VNO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 130,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front front swivel joint slightly damp

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced signs on corrosion on chassis but fully painted/treated (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear seats removed

under side fully treated/painted

Pass 18 Jul 2025 129,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 129,363 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 129,250 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 129,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 125,351 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear steel brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle steel brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in front hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight fluctuation on rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 125,351 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear steel brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle steel brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in front hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight fluctuation on rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 124,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear steel brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front to rear steel fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near legal limit and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle steel brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis floor pan corrosion throughout underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 124,058 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear steel brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front to rear steel fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near legal limit and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle steel brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis floor pan corrosion throughout underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 119,851 miles

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

suspension bushes are perishing.

Fail 10 Sep 2019 119,850 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

suspension bushes are perishing.

Pass 13 Sep 2018 118,520 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 117,160 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 111,893 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 109,928 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 107,772 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 105,263 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 101,914 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 97,480 miles

Rear silencer heat sheild insecure.

Fail 20 Sep 2011 97,480 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear silencer heat sheild insecure.

Pass 4 May 2011 91,395 miles

front brakes only jusy met the front brake imbalance requirement

Fail 3 May 2011 91,395 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 75,735 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 75,715 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 63,130 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 63,130 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 49,747 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 36,576 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 36,531 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

nearside rear tyre close to limit

rear exhaust box corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2005 21,944 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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LS52 VNO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LS52 VNO, 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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LS52 VNO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 December 2002.

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