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MA52 ZVN

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

98,929 mi
Last recorded98,929 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 ZVN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 98,929 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 98,929 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 97,544 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one segement out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 97,544 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one segment out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 97,544 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one segment out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 96,425 miles

Offside Headlamp starting to cloud

Fail 18 Oct 2021 96,423 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Too high -- Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Possibly bulb but glass string to cloud (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp starting to cloud

Pass 21 Oct 2020 95,844 miles

Both front hub swivels starting to rust & lack of lubrication

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 95,742 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Propshaft rear joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Both front hub swivels starting to rust & lack of lubrication

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 91,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 87,920 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 84,797 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 81,619 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 77,898 miles

exhaust poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2014 74,260 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 69,010 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 62,126 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 53,909 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perished & cracked

o/s/f hub seal leaking oil

Fail 5 Apr 2011 53,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear tyres slightly perished & cracked

o/s/f hub seal leaking oil

Pass 31 Mar 2010 87,042 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 87,042 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 82,259 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 82,259 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside front swivel joint leaking from seal

Pass 16 Apr 2008 22,235 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 22,234 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 15,956 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 8,395 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 6,804 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 ZVN is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 ZVN, 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 ZVN is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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