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BV52 CNJ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

101,178 mi
Last recorded101,178 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 CNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 101,178 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch and floor areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rearward (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 101,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rearward (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 98,191 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2022 98,189 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2021 94,919 miles

chassis ( all areas) and inner sills waxoyled

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2019 94,803 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 23 Sep 2019 97,791 miles

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Oct 2018 91,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 91,389 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 85,011 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 3 Oct 2017 84,964 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

all tyres perished

Pass 6 Oct 2016 78,403 miles

chassis and underbody has been undersealed.

Pass 23 Dec 2015 76,021 miles

underbody has been undersealed

Fail 18 Dec 2015 76,017 miles

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

Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Offside Front wheel difficult to turn by hand

Pass 27 Apr 2015 75,981 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 68,935 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 68,935 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 61,583 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 61,583 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 53,131 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 45,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 45,625 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 38,419 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 28,530 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 10,091 miles

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

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 CNJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BV52 CNJ, 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 CNJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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