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CV52 BBJ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

71,046 mi
Last recorded71,046 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 BBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 71,046 miles

Front Both front hub seals leaking

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion, suspension, floor pan, chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel pipes corroded

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 71,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Both front hub seals leaking

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion, suspension, floor pan, chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel pipes corroded

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 64,807 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 60,561 miles

general underbody corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 55,438 miles

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))

general under body corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2021 55,434 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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))

general under body corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2020 48,503 miles

4x4 pipes corroded

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front axle and spring mountings corroded

Plastic sills fitted

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle and spring mountings corroded

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 48,178 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel hub slight leak

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 47,064 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 45,544 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play pitted (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 43,859 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 41,063 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced on axle (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2014 38,447 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear exhaust box corroding.

under body starting to corrode.

Fail 4 Nov 2014 38,447 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust box corroding.

under body starting to corrode.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 35,109 miles

centre exhaust mounting corroded off pipe

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2012 31,716 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorating

Fail 29 Mar 2011 26,347 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 26,347 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 22,591 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 22,590 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 20,161 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 17,046 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 42,829 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 9,638 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 9,638 miles

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

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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CV52 BBJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CV52 BBJ, 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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CV52 BBJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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