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MA52 ZVU

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,516 mi
Last recorded113,516 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 ZVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 113,516 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2022 113,514 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2021 112,470 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

front wipers dont park correct

offside front swivel seal leaking

rear floor pan corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 19 Dec 2020 112,468 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front swivel seal leaking

rear floor pan corroded but not considered excessive

wipers dont park correctly

Pass 30 Jan 2018 109,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer leaking oil on ball socket

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

rear seats folded down and full of goods

Fail 29 Jan 2018 109,469 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer leaking oil on ball socket

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

rear seats folded down and full of goods

Pass 17 Jan 2017 96,631 miles

full sill covers fitted, slight play in o/s front track rod end

Fail 17 Jan 2017 96,631 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

full sill covers fitted, slight play in o/s front track rod end

Pass 5 Jan 2016 79,183 miles

front and rear axle brake pipes corroding and pitted

Fail 4 Jan 2016 79,183 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

front and rear axle brake pipes corroding and pitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 57,114 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 57,114 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 42,458 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread and sidewalls

offside rear tyre cracked in tread and sidewalls

unable to gain access to rear seatbelts due to items on rear seats

wiper blades torn at ends

Fail 3 Sep 2012 46,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2012 46,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

Fail 31 Aug 2011 35,135 miles

Battery insecure

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs pitting

Pass 31 Aug 2011 35,135 miles

Battery insecure

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

front brake discs pitting

Pass 7 Dec 2010 33,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 1 Dec 2009 31,279 miles

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

req new rear wiper blade

Pass 4 Dec 2008 29,523 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 29,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 27,099 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 23,138 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 14,346 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 ZVU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MA52 ZVU, 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 ZVU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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