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GX52 BXE

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,119 mi
Last recorded65,119 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 BXE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 65,119 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 65,081 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 64,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated but appear ok (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake pads appear to have over heated

Fail 29 Jan 2025 64,277 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis outrigger/body mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis outrigger/body mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated but appear ok (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake pads appear to have over heated

Pass 17 Jan 2024 62,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre mounting area corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mounting area corroded and holed both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 62,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre mounting area corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mounting area corroded and holed both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 61,079 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front head lamp lever switch been remove befor test

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear rear floor and inner sills corroded not excessive

Pass 20 Jan 2022 60,635 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device may have been removed

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body mountings rusted

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 58,100 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

headlamp level control may have been removed

Pass 11 Jan 2020 53,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

headlamp level control may have been removed

Fail 8 Jan 2020 53,815 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 50,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp level device may not be fully operational

Pass 17 Jan 2018 47,255 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 43,165 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 43,165 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 40,034 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 38,530 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 33,211 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 27,868 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 21,980 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 19,009 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 16,665 miles

both front outer faces of brake disk starting to corrode.

both rear tyres getting low.

o/s/r n/s/r tyre outer side walls starting to crack.

Fail 15 Jan 2010 16,665 miles

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

both front outer faces of brake disk starting to corrode.

both rear tyres getting low.

o/s/r n/s/r tyre outer side walls starting to crack.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 13,629 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 10,412 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 2,847 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 1,103 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 17,511 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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GX52 BXE is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GX52 BXE, 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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GX52 BXE is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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