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BU52 WXT

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,038 mi
Last recorded85,038 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 WXT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 85,038 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 81,851 miles

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

Fuel lines corroded/greased

Nearside Front Axle sphere weeping oil

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 81,851 miles

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

Fuel lines corroded/greased

Nearside Front Axle sphere weeping oil

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 81,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tractor joint leaking oil

Offside Front tractor joint leaking oil

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Mar 2021 80,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 79,121 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2019 79,117 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensing valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2018 76,962 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished

oil leak at front swivel / steering ball seals

Pass 19 Jul 2017 74,317 miles

both front swivel joints seeping grease

general underside corrosion to body and chassis

Fail 19 Jul 2017 74,317 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front swivel joints seeping grease

general underside corrosion to body and chassis

Pass 8 Jul 2016 71,867 miles

general underside corrosion to body and chassis

nearside front swivel joint seeping grease

Pass 8 Jul 2015 69,492 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 68,079 miles

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

nearside front swivel joint/housing has slight leak of oil/grease

Pass 27 Apr 2013 65,639 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 58,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

light cracking front tyres

Pass 19 Apr 2011 53,537 miles

leak around n/s/f tractor joint

Fail 19 Apr 2011 53,537 miles

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

leak around n/s/f tractor joint

Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,792 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 41,053 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 31,177 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,670 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 27,670 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 19,419 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight corrosion on exhaust rear box

Pass 21 Sep 2005 11,118 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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BU52 WXT is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BU52 WXT, 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 BU52 WXT registered?

BU52 WXT is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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