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BV52 KBY

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,172 mi
Last recorded74,172 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 KBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 74,172 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel line corroded

fuel tank corroded

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2017 71,917 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

fuel tank rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2016 69,906 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 67,831 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 63,937 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 63,937 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 61,119 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 57,961 miles

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

brake fluid level slightly low

Fail 11 Dec 2012 57,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

brake fluid level slightly low

Pass 16 Apr 2012 57,755 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box starting to delaminate heatsheild clamp insecure

Fail 16 Apr 2012 57,754 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s front swivel hub has a severe oil leak

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,509 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 41,069 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 31,440 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 31,438 miles

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

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

offside front hub leaking

Pass 1 Oct 2007 19,572 miles

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

offside hub damp

Pass 28 Sep 2006 11,079 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 6,339 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 KBY is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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