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BK52 UJL

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,242 mi
Last recorded102,242 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 UJL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 102,242 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 98,829 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 95,508 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 92,331 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 89,087 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 85,039 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 85,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 83,093 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2020 83,089 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 79,025 miles

Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear sill slightly corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2018 76,399 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 73,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2016 67,690 miles

Front old oil leak

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 67,468 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 63,446 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 57,367 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 51,717 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 45,259 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded.

Fail 1 Jun 2011 45,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 39,141 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 32,419 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 30,646 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 25,717 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 21,508 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 17,004 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 17,004 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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BK52 UJL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK52 UJL, 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 BK52 UJL registered?

BK52 UJL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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