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LX52 OHZ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,830 mi
Last recorded120,830 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 OHZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2026 120,830 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 118,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension parts are corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2024 117,365 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective near and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar bracket (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 117,365 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective near and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar bracket (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 115,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 115,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 113,937 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 113,937 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust leak rear box and tail pipe missing (8.2.1.2 (c))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Play in steering box and initial steering balljoint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 103,062 miles

'O/D off' light illuminated. Extinguished for test

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 103,062 miles

'O/D off' light illuminated. Extinguished for test

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 89,465 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play transfer box (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 89,465 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play transfer box (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 77,732 miles

Offside Rear Lower Bolt not fully tight

Fail 27 Mar 2018 76,986 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded corroded and weakend clearly visible underneath (5.2.6)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive considerably corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Body has slight corrosion floor corroded , but unable to fully assess condition due to application or underseal (6.1.B.2)

Rear number plate slightly obscured by towball

unable to fully assess fuel pipe and brake pipe condition due to application of underseal

Pass 23 May 2017 75,664 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded borderline (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipes to tank corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 74,121 miles

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe has slightly corroded

fuel pipes has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2015 72,752 miles

Catalyst convertor to centre pipe exhaust mounting broken.

Front to rear fuel pipes have surface corrosion.

Outer body sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 17 Nov 2015 72,752 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Catalyst convertor to centre pipe exhaust mounting broken.

Engine management light on & vehicle has misfire at idle.

Front to rear fuel pipes have surface corrosion.

Outer body sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 21 Nov 2014 70,453 miles

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

Nearside and offside front swivel housings have a slight seepage of grease/oil from there seals.

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 70,453 miles

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

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

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

Nearside and offside front swivel housings have a slight seepage of grease/oil from there seals.

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 65,146 miles

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

Slight grease leak from offside front axle swivel seal.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 65,146 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Slight grease leak from offside front axle swivel seal.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 61,773 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 60,709 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all tyres cracking

offside wiper blade split

one bulb out on high level stop light

Fail 31 May 2012 60,709 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

all tyres cracking

offside wiper blade split

one bulb out on high level stop light

Pass 25 May 2011 56,397 miles

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

Oil leak

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

bulb out high level stop light

Fail 25 May 2011 56,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

bulb out high level stop light

Pass 26 Apr 2010 48,432 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 40,998 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 36,235 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,156 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 19,139 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LX52 OHZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LX52 OHZ, 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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LX52 OHZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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