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BJ52 GKA

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,544 mi
Last recorded98,544 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 GKA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 98,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 98,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 96,083 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 96,077 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to 4x rear body mount areas

Corrosion to boot floor area

Corrosion to rear chassis

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 92,963 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 92,962 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 90,595 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 90,372 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 90,263 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Pipe from tank to engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Next to fuel tank (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 84,844 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 84,844 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 81,743 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 78,248 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 78,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play king pin bearings (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 72,259 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 66,512 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 66,512 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 61,151 miles

rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 55,111 miles

rear silencer corroded

slight hub leak to n/s/f

Pass 31 Aug 2012 48,655 miles

rear silencer casing corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2012 48,655 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,781 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 42,773 miles

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

n/s hub seal leaking oil

Fail 24 Jan 2011 40,819 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 40,819 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 37,278 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 33,402 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 33,393 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leaking from o/s/f swivel joint.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 29,110 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 27,946 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 27,946 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 24,193 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 19,439 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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BJ52 GKA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GKA, 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 GKA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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