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BT52 EPJ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,361 mi
Last recorded169,361 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 EPJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 169,361 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 169,352 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 163,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 152,777 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 140,413 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 129,070 miles

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 119,025 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 106,467 miles

fuel pipes corroded

os inner sill corroded

slight play front tractor joints

Pass 13 Dec 2017 103,146 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 99,053 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 98,868 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 90,505 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 81,852 miles

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

Offside Front 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 shock absorbers worn

Pass 12 Dec 2013 72,724 miles

Advise rear shock have no damping action

Pass 18 Dec 2012 64,162 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 58,817 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 58,816 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

heat shield over back box loose

Pass 10 Dec 2010 53,189 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 47,763 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 42,489 miles

play at offside front lower swivel joint nearing legal limit

rear silencer rusty

Fail 28 Nov 2008 42,489 miles

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

play at offside front lower swivel joint nearing legal limit

rear silencer rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2007 36,455 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 30,193 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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 20,421 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 EPJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT52 EPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT52 EPJ registered?

BT52 EPJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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