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BD52 CMF

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

129,019 mi
Last recorded129,019 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 CMF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 129,019 miles

Advise exhaust resting on towbar

Advise fuel pipes are very corroded (not leaking)

o/s/f wheel hub bearings worn

Pass 3 Jul 2024 125,118 miles

Advise both rear tyres are worn down to the wear bars

Advise rear silencer is resting on the towbar

Fail 25 Jun 2024 125,118 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Advise both rear tyres are worn down to the wear bars

Advise rear silencer is resting on the towbar

Pass 27 Jun 2023 120,184 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 116,262 miles

Advise n/s/f headlamp lens discoloured

Advise rear tyres cracked in the tread

Advise slight oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Jul 2021 113,723 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 113,723 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 111,292 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 107,748 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 107,748 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 102,558 miles

Exhaust silencer outer wrapping corroded

Fuel and axle breather pipes corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker in wiper swept area ()

N/s/f seat belt slow to return

Underbody/chassis/suspension components dry/ corroded

Various light body damage

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 29 Nov 2018 102,558 miles

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

Exhaust silencer outer wrapping corroded

Fuel and axle breather pipes corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker in wiper swept area ()

N/s/f seat belt slow to return

Underbody/chassis/suspension components dry/ corroded

Various light body damage

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 23 Nov 2017 97,676 miles

Exhaust silencer outer wrapping corroded

Front brake imbalance 28% Max limit 30%

Front tyres worn to 2 mm and perished. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Fuel and axle breather pipes corroded

N/s/f seat belt slow to return

One segment not working on the centre rear stop light

Underbody/chassis/suspension components dry/ corroded

Various light body damage

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 23 Nov 2017 97,676 miles

Exhaust silencer outer wrapping corroded

Front brake imbalance 28% Max limit 30%

Front tyres worn to 2 mm and perished. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Fuel and axle breather pipes corroded

N/s/f seat belt slow to return

One segment not working on the centre rear stop light

Underbody/chassis/suspension components dry/ corroded

Various light body damage

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 93,031 miles

Front tyres worn to 4 mm, o/s/r worn to 3 mm and n/s/r worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Fuel and axle breather metal pipes corroded

One segment of the centre rear stop light not working

Rear exhaust silencer outer wrapping corroded but not leaking

Sticker remove from the wiper swept area prior to the Mot test

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Various under body and suspension component corrosion

Wiper blades worn.

Pass 23 Nov 2015 86,442 miles

chassis corroded

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

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

Front axle swivel joints corroded

Plastic headlamp lenses in a poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2014 79,861 miles

Oil leak

engine management lamp on

Pass 27 Nov 2013 72,635 miles

engine mil light on

offside front tracta joint seal leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2012 66,268 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 60,437 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 60,437 miles

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

offside front tracta joint seal leaking

Pass 24 Nov 2010 53,937 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 46,328 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 46,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 38,353 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 32,218 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 26,305 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 18,667 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 18,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nearside front tyre unevenly worn

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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BD52 CMF is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 BD52 CMF, 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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What year was BD52 CMF registered?

BD52 CMF is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 November 2002.

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The MOT history for BD52 CMF shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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