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BV52 KBU

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,618 mi
Last recorded96,618 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 KBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2019 96,618 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability panard rod. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 94,944 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

front bumper missing

rear bumper missing

Pass 8 Nov 2018 92,104 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 89,467 miles

Corrosion on fuel lines

No damping from rear suspension shock absorbers

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 17 Nov 2017 89,467 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Corrosion on fuel lines

No damping from rear suspension shock absorbers

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 4 Aug 2016 85,690 miles

offside front steel brake pipes coroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 81,474 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 77,292 miles

advise brake fluid below max mark

advise engine managment light on

advise front brake pads look low

advise fuel pipes corroded

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

advise play in n/s/f hub assembly

advise rear bumper damaged

advise rear diff very noisy

Pass 7 Aug 2013 73,485 miles

advise drivers seat belt slow to retract

advise engine managment light on

advise nail in n/s/r tyre

advise o/s/r light unit damaged

advise rear bumper damaged

advise slight play in n/s/f kingpin assembly

Fail 6 Aug 2013 73,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

advise drivers seat belt slow to retract

advise engine managment light on

advise nail in n/s/r tyre

advise o/s/r light unit damaged

advise rear bumper damaged

advise slight play in n/s/f kingpin assembly

Pass 1 Aug 2012 69,771 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 65,451 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 65,451 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 61,189 miles

o/s front hub has slight play+ oil seal is leaking axle oil.

Fail 3 Aug 2010 61,189 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

o/s front hub has slight play+ oil seal is leaking axle oil.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 62,379 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 52,649 miles

N/S/F AND N/S/R SEATBELTS NOT CHECKED[CHILD BELT FITTED]

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 41,382 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 26,848 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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BV52 KBU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KBU, 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 KBU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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