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BK52 YYZ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

84,420 mi
Last recorded84,420 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 YYZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 84,420 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 83,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 78,538 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 73,144 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 73,141 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in the corner off boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 73,126 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced osr inner sill area corroded holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front swivel joints corroded worn leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp rear hazard to side (4.2.3 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill areas corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear axels corroded / upper shock mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

ps and engine oil leaks

rear boot floor corroded holed not in testable area goes under exhaust

Pass 1 Oct 2020 72,829 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp haz to side (4.2.3 (c))

exhaust corroded

front and rear steering and suspension corroded

front swivel cups corroded leaking

parts of under side corroded inner sills corroded close on excessive / rear chassie and body corroded

rear under side covered in mud hard to inspect

roughness at rear wheels poss half shaft bearing worn

Fail 1 Oct 2020 72,829 miles

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp hazard to side (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front and rear steering and suspension corroded

front swivel cups corroded leaking

parts of under side corroded inner sills corroded close on excessive / rear chassie and body corroded

rear under side covered in mud hard to inspect

roughness at rear wheels poss half shaft bearing worn

Pass 7 Aug 2017 71,461 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 71,459 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 69,193 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 69,193 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 66,985 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 63,428 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 60,326 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 60,326 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 55,650 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 50,192 miles

N/S front tyre is worn on outer edge and the tyre is perished.

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 45,346 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 41,477 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 41,477 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 34,493 miles

nearside rear tyre outer edge on 1`6mm

Pass 12 Jul 2007 29,508 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 24,104 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 24,104 miles

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

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

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

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 YYZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BK52 YYZ, 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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BK52 YYZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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