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HS52 BGO

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

173,699 mi
Last recorded173,699 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS52 BGO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 173,699 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 159,247 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 146,036 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

axle brake pipe started to corrode

both wipers smear slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2015 129,544 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear lamps lens cracked.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 116,361 miles

Oil leak from engine/gearbox

Suspension coil springs rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2013 103,753 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fail 13 Jun 2013 103,753 miles

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front tyre perishing.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 92,277 miles

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

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

Small crack in windscreen behind rear view mirror.

Fail 28 Jun 2012 92,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Small crack in windscreen behind rear view mirror.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 77,045 miles

Both front tyres deteriorating.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 77,045 miles

Both front tyres deteriorating.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 65,955 miles

both rear tyres outer side walls cracking.

Fail 6 Aug 2010 65,955 miles

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

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

both rear tyres outer side walls cracking.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 54,118 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 54,118 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 44,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,942 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 24,812 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 13,611 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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HS52 BGO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc 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 HS52 BGO, 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 HS52 BGO registered?

HS52 BGO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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