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BN52 KTE

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

52,443 mi
Last recorded52,443 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 KTE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 52,443 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2025 51,735 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 51,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 50,442 miles

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

Offside Front Swivel joint bearing slight play

Pass 3 Jul 2023 48,251 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 48,251 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 45,934 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 45,582 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 45,164 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 45,000 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 44,469 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 44,194 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 43,726 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 43,171 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 42,637 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 42,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 42,281 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 41,458 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 38,772 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs very badly corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 19 Feb 2010 36,334 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 36,330 miles

Centre Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 35,508 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 30,017 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 25,857 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 21,292 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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BN52 KTE is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BN52 KTE, 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 BN52 KTE registered?

BN52 KTE is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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