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BJ52 GJV

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

79,009 mi
Last recorded79,009 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 GJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 79,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 79,005 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near side rear body mount to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting off side rear body mount to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 78,350 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2024 77,679 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2024 77,677 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2023 76,950 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 76,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 76,434 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 76,121 miles

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

floor pan inc body mounts have slight corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2020 73,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NS & OS on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 68,750 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear inner and outer and offside rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 68,749 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear inner and outer and offside rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 63,969 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 63,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front axle seal leaking

Pass 6 Mar 2017 60,203 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 60,203 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 56,001 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 51,287 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 Oct 2013 46,435 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust deteriorated

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 29 Oct 2013 46,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust deteriorated

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Oct 2012 41,569 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Oct 2012 41,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside, front axle leaking oil

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2011 37,523 miles

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

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

both front axle swivel joints seeping

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Oct 2010 35,383 miles

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

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

offside front swivel joint seal leaking

rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Sep 2009 32,592 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 32,592 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 28,768 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 28,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 23,467 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 18,217 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 18,217 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

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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BJ52 GJV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 BJ52 GJV, 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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BJ52 GJV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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