MOT Status
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various corroded or covered in grease not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Various (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various corroded or covered in grease not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Various (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine mil on
Offside Front Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam steering hub ball (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket corroded off but still secure
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going over axle (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front and middle exhaust sections starting to deteriorate and one support bracket insecure
fuel and vacuum lines slightly corroded
underside has surface corrosion
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to o.r (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
o/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded
plastic sill covers fitted at time of test
rear axle steel brake pipes becoming corroded
slight blow on rear exhaust silencer
slight damage to front number plate
1. Slight damage to front number plate.
2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.
3. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking steel (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
1. Slight damage to front number plate.
2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.
3. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front wipers becoming poor
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
front number plate slightly damaged
front wipers becoming poor
exhaust mounts corroded
power steering belt signs of cracking
slight blow fron the exhaust at the cat joint
rear wiper split
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LV52 DVO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 LV52 DVO, 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 LV52 DVO registered?
LV52 DVO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2002.
Is LV52 DVO safe to buy?
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