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LS52 VPD

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,295 mi
Last recorded93,295 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 VPD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 93,295 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

small crack in windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2017 80,808 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 80,559 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 65,457 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 53,960 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 53,945 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play hub swivel (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hub swivel (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 53,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Both front drive shaft coupling oil seals leaking causing oil contamination to tyres

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 51,709 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 47,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front axles grease leaking from both nearside and offside front knuckle joint on hubs

Pass 28 Jun 2012 42,231 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 37,413 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 33,042 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 29,201 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 24,664 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 17,988 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 13,738 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 VPD is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black 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 LS52 VPD, 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 VPD is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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