
Suzuki Jimny
Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,328 cc
LX52 VBKMOT history
LX52 VBK is a red petrol Suzuki Jimny first used on 2 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 94,607 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 94,607 mi
- At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,887 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX52 VBK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- Jimny
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,328 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 2 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Sept 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LX52 VBK was last recorded at 94,607 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 2,601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 92,006 miles · 3 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,601 miles
- Average per year
- 3,887 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,607 miles
- 2025 – 92,006 miles
- 2024 – 90,400 miles
- 2023 – 89,295 miles
- 2022 – 88,184 miles
- 2021 – 86,782 miles
- 2020 – 86,507 miles
- 2019 – 85,354 miles
- 2018 – 84,248 miles
- 2017 – 83,431 miles
- 2015 – 81,120 miles
- 2014 – 76,867 miles
- 2013 – 71,068 miles
- 2012 – 66,079 miles
- 2011 – 61,378 miles
- 2010 – 52,130 miles
- 2009 – 44,158 miles
- 2008 – 34,423 miles
- 2007 – 25,660 miles
- 2006 – 16,734 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear most (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear most (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder side rusty
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013
Full MOT history
29 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail94,607 miles (+2,601)9 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,607 miles
- Test number
- 871009316302
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear most (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear most (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder side rusty
Pass92,006 miles (+1,606)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 92,006 miles
- Test number
- 557524474481
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass90,400 miles (+4)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 90,400 miles
- Test number
- 675765837666
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has been undersealed
Fail90,396 miles (+1,101)2 dangerous12 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,396 miles
- Test number
- 203921854006
- DangerousFront Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back fuel pipes rusted as marked
- DangerousRear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both front to back pipes rusted (1.1.11 (a))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFuel pipe insecure front to back due to rusted pipes (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner cil as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner cill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass89,295 miles (+1,111)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 89,295 miles
- Test number
- 942656940601
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under headlight (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass88,184 miles (+472)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 88,184 miles
- Test number
- 632597099662
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail87,712 miles (+930)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,712 miles
- Test number
- 936069994304
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass86,782 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 86,782 miles
- Test number
- 628691946085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,781 miles (+274)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,781 miles
- Test number
- 659144392841
- MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass86,507 miles (+1,153)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 86,507 miles
- Test number
- 300043798907
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,354 miles (+1,106)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 85,354 miles
- Test number
- 467016315555
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass84,248 miles (+817)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 84,248 miles
- Test number
- 426018988220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,431 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 83,431 miles
- Test number
- 465062322114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,425 miles (+2,305)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,425 miles
- Test number
- 714180802928
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under seat (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under seat (5.2.6)
Pass81,120 miles (+16)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 81,120 miles
- Test number
- 549006805249
- AdvisoryLower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Fail81,104 miles (+4,237)5 failures4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,104 miles
- Test number
- 547031105226
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteExcessive corrosion fuel pipes but not leaking at time
- NoteExcessive corrosion rear under body bot not holed at time
- NoteExhaust deteriorated but not leaking
- NoteOuter sills covered with plastic trims unable to check
Pass76,867 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 76,867 miles
- Test number
- 989296504206
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Fail76,867 miles (+5,799)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,867 miles
- Test number
- 285206604203
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass71,068 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 71,068 miles
- Test number
- 307180003471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,068 miles (+4,989)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,068 miles
- Test number
- 147019793146
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass66,079 miles (+4,701)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 66,079 miles
- Test number
- 958241302284
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass61,378 miles (+9,248)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 61,378 miles
- Test number
- 517183781184
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAdvise front discs heavily pitted
- NoteRear silencer mount has been replace with wire the system is adequatly supported to meet mot standards
Fail52,130 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,130 miles
- Test number
- 843324470137
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront brake discs rusty and pitted
Pass52,130 miles (+7,972)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 52,130 miles
- Test number
- 973454170183
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront brake discs rusty and pitted
Pass44,158 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 44,158 miles
- Test number
- 151578489150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,158 miles (+9,735)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,158 miles
- Test number
- 373237489129
- DangerousOffside front axle swivel joint has excessive fluid leak
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass34,423 miles (+8,763)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 34,423 miles
- Test number
- 164870388148
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass25,660 miles (+8,926)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 25,660 miles
- Test number
- 103254987117
- NoteN/s/f tyre perished
- NoteN/s/r tyre cracking,no cords visible
- NoteO/s/f tyre perished
- NoteO/s/r tyre cracking,no cords visible
Pass16,734 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 16,734 miles
- Test number
- 381394646231
- NoteNear side front tyre wear on out side edge
Questions about LX52 VBK
- Does LX52 VBK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX52 VBK expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX52 VBK?
- The MOT on LX52 VBK expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX52 VBK done?
- LX52 VBK was recorded at 94,607 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 3,887 miles a year.
- Has LX52 VBK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX52 VBK has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LX52 VBK ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LX52 VBK find?
- LX52 VBK failed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 9 major defects and 4 advisories: horn not working; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced, and 10 more.
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