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BT52 BKY

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

145,602 mi
Last recorded145,602 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 BKY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 145,602 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 145,602 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 135,035 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 135,035 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle OIL ON N/S FRONT BRAKE DISCS (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 129,326 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside mirror has damage

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 121,877 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 120,957 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 128,957 miles

Nearside Steering linkage fouling x brace fitted wrong side of bracket (2.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight (6.1.7 (c) (i))

drivers seat belt retraction weak

Fail 22 Jan 2020 120,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective both front (7.1.2 (e))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and rear underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 115,259 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 115,211 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 113,780 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fuel lines slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Petrol tank slightly corroded.

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Sill protection fitted.

Pass 27 Jan 2015 105,223 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 105,176 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 95,733 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 95,733 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 86,709 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 86,709 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 77,870 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 9 Jan 2012 77,870 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 11 Jan 2011 67,991 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 67,981 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 59,086 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 50,850 miles

Brake binding on left front.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake pads worn.

Left front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Play in axle bearing on left hand side causing grease to leak from hub assembly.

Slight leak of grease from right front hub assembly.

Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,850 miles

Brake binding on left front.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake pads worn.

Left front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Play in axle bearing on left hand side causing grease to leak from hub assembly.

Slight leak of grease from right front hub assembly.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 42,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 31,720 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 15,987 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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BT52 BKY is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 BT52 BKY, 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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BT52 BKY is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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