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MA52 XLK

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

100,820 mi
Last recorded100,820 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 XLK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2024 100,820 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear compensator and o\s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o\s and n\s front inner sills to floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o\s and n\s rear inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 97,239 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 97,239 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 96,051 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 96,038 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 94,174 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 94,133 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Trailing arm attachment (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2021 90,798 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 87,929 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 84,796 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 81,471 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 77,855 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 77,855 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 73,292 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

fuel pipe is slightly corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 73,292 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

fuel pipe is slightly corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2015 69,669 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 69,669 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 66,525 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 62,351 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 62,351 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 59,223 miles

Oil leak

light weeping of grease nsf hub seal

Pass 26 Jan 2011 53,630 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,712 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Sep 2009 37,911 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,327 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 10,838 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 10,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 7,051 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 5,488 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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MA52 XLK is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 MA52 XLK, 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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MA52 XLK is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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