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BD52 DZB

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

87,414 mi
Last recorded87,414 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 87,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 87,413 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 82,937 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced HEADLAMP PANEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

SEAT BELTS SLOW TO RETURN

Fail 18 Sep 2024 82,923 miles

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

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced HEADLAMP PANEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

SEAT BELTS SLOW TO RETURN

Pass 29 Apr 2023 81,157 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 81,157 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2022 80,108 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 78,152 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 74,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Jun 2020 74,136 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jun 2019 68,138 miles

all four coil springs corroding significantly

exhaust tail pipe missing

front number plate deteriorating

fuel cap seal perishing

full exhaust system corroding

general corrosion front and rear underside vehicle chassis and body

nearside and offside front hub seal leaking grease slightly

nearside and offside rear trailing arms axle bushes peeling but no excess play detected

nearside rear tyre tread depth low

rear seat belts not tested

Pass 4 Jun 2018 64,178 miles

all four suspension springs corroding significantly

exhaust center and back box pipes corroding significantly

general perishing of rubber components

general under body corrosion front and rear

nearside and offside front hub seal weeping oil

nearside and offside front inner sills corroding

nearside and offside front wheel bearing slight play

nearside rear axle brake pipe corroding

Pass 9 Jun 2017 60,313 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre valve perishing slightly

Offside Front brake binding very slightly

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre valve perishing slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2016 55,903 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 55,890 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 51,668 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 51,668 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 46,356 miles

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

exhaust poor condition

o/s/f brake disc poor condition

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2013 41,534 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 36,443 miles

all tyres poor condition

Fail 14 Jun 2012 36,443 miles

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

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

all tyres poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2011 32,492 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 29,545 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 29,545 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 28,057 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 24,482 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 21,232 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 17,698 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 13,517 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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BD52 DZB 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 DZB, 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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BD52 DZB is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 December 2002.

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