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BV52 AVD

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

101,234 mi
Last recorded101,234 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 AVD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 101,234 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside rear body mounting badly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2024 98,356 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 93,902 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 89,743 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 89,743 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 85,408 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 56% (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 82,144 miles

Coolant leak ()

both front tyres wearing out of shape

Fail 19 Sep 2020 82,127 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

both front tyres wearing out of shape

nearside rear hub-seal leaking

Pass 23 Sep 2019 77,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

n/s axel ball slight weep

Pass 21 Sep 2018 74,227 miles

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

fuel lines rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2017 68,773 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 66,128 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 60,185 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 60,186 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 53,315 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 12 Aug 2014 53,315 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 9 Aug 2013 47,252 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust system corroded

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Aug 2013 47,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2012 43,015 miles

ADVISE O/S/R SEAT BELT MISSING AT TIME OF TEST

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 37,505 miles

ADVISE O/S/R SEAT BELT MISSING AT TIME OF TEST

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2011 37,504 miles

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

ADVISE O/S/R SEAT BELT MISSING AT TIME OF TEST

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 32,447 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 26,759 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 72,498 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 22,362 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 17,989 miles

very slight play in nearside front, brgs and leaking oil from halfshaft on nearside front

Pass 22 Aug 2006 13,761 miles

NOTE FRONT BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

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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BV52 AVD is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BV52 AVD, 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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BV52 AVD is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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