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LV52 DVO

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,599 mi
Last recorded122,599 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 DVO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 122,599 miles

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))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 122,599 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 111,645 miles

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))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 111,645 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 99,959 miles

engine mil on

Fail 9 Dec 2023 99,657 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 86,306 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 86,306 miles

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))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 78,645 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 75,869 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 74,665 miles

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.

Fail 24 Aug 2017 74,658 miles

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.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 74,561 miles

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

front wipers becoming poor

Pass 27 Sep 2014 72,209 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 67,685 miles

exhaust mounts corroded

power steering belt signs of cracking

slight blow fron the exhaust at the cat joint

Pass 15 Sep 2012 61,527 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 55,832 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Sep 2010 50,345 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,379 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 35,451 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 27,756 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 20,462 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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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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LV52 DVO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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