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BN52 VLB

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,245 mi
Last recorded114,245 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 VLB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 114,245 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 114,234 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front axel swivel joint leaking

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 108,373 miles

rear brakes may need adjustment soon,ok at test.

Fail 29 May 2019 108,365 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear brakes may need adjustment soon,ok at test.

Pass 30 May 2018 101,738 miles

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

Offside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

rear brakes may need adjustment soon,ok at test not excessive.

Pass 1 Jun 2017 94,759 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear,ok at test

front brake pads/front discs starting to wear,ok at test

Fail 31 May 2017 94,759 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle/back box (7.1.2)

both rear tyres starting to wear,ok at test

front brake pads/front discs starting to wear,ok at test

Pass 1 Jun 2016 88,025 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 76,876 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Nov 2013 69,509 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 69,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 62,397 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 54,705 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,096 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 46,093 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 39,950 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 31,672 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 26,473 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 21,521 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 16,889 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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BN52 VLB is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLB, 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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BN52 VLB is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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