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LV52 XEC

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

104,563 mi
Last recorded104,563 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 104,563 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 101,745 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 101,745 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 101,699 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 100,978 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 23 May 2019 96,142 miles

bottom radiator hose perished/leak visible

front brake pads wearing very low

front hub units seeping

nail in near side rear tyre

near side front tyre wearing on edges

rear wiper blade worn

refitted rear exhaust mounting

various brake/fuel pipes rusting

Pass 28 Mar 2018 90,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front hub damp

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake / pad wear indicator light on

Pass 18 Apr 2017 85,581 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 85,498 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 81,018 miles

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 30 Mar 2016 81,018 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 11 Apr 2015 76,094 miles

mil and park brake light stay on

Pass 14 Apr 2014 72,244 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 69,029 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2013 69,029 miles

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2012 66,467 miles

rear silencr deterioated

Pass 18 Apr 2011 63,002 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 58,966 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 49,340 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 39,756 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 36,017 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2007 35,613 miles

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

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

o/s frfont tyre has a cut in the tread

o/s front axle swivel leaking fluid

Pass 1 Dec 2005 30,780 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 XEC is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XEC, 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 XEC registered?

LV52 XEC is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 November 2002.

Is LV52 XEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV52 XEC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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