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BX52 SXH

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,287 mi
Last recorded95,287 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 SXH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2014 95,287 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2014 95,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 95,287 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 87,234 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 77,929 miles

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

Nearside front swivel hub corroded.

Offside front swivel hub scored.

Fail 3 Sep 2012 77,928 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front swivel hub corroded.

Offside front swivel hub scored.

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 69,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

metal vacuum pipes for 4wd across front axle corroded.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 61,421 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 61,377 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 52,074 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 42,007 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 42,007 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

severe oil leak from n/s front swivel joint

Pass 28 Aug 2007 30,262 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 19,167 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 8,993 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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BX52 SXH is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX52 SXH, 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 BX52 SXH registered?

BX52 SXH is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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