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LB52 BGX

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

124,763 mi
Last recorded124,763 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 BGX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 124,763 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Dec 2024 119,715 miles

N/S centre chasis rusty

Fail 27 Nov 2024 119,715 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several places inner sidewall-205/70R15-96Q (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Centre chasis/rear leaf spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid low

N/S centre chasis rusty

N/S/F tyre slightly mis-shapen and small cuts on inner sidewall

Slight leak O/S/F hub

Pass 3 Nov 2023 114,025 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 114,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 108,312 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 108,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 10,085 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 100,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 97,369 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 96,265 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 95,100 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 92,146 miles

exhaust system marginal corrosion and blows

front anti roll bar bushes worn

high level brake light only partially working

ignition switch sensitive action-sometimes affects warning lights

offside front hub marginal leak and small amount of play

signs of corrosion and repair to chassis and components under vehicle

Fail 28 Nov 2017 92,146 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust system marginal corrosion and blows

front anti roll bar bushes worn

high level brake light only partially working

offside front hub marginal leak and small amount of play

signs of corrosion and repair to chassis and components under vehicle

Pass 16 Dec 2016 85,407 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill near body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis turret (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank corroded

lower areas and components corroding

offside front tractor joint leaking

steering wheel covering deteriorating

Fail 12 Dec 2016 85,407 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis bracket (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis turret (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis bracket (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill near body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis turret (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank corroded

lower areas and components corroding

offside front tractor joint leaking

steering wheel covering deteriorating

Pass 18 Dec 2015 77,549 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 16 Dec 2015 77,535 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded three pipes on top of spring mounting (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroding

Pass 6 Jan 2015 75,167 miles

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded(surface)

coil springs corroded

surface rust all over under carriage

Pass 16 Dec 2013 70,942 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 68,301 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 64,720 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 61,661 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 58,436 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 55,792 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 48,157 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 41,059 miles

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

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

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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LB52 BGX is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LB52 BGX, 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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LB52 BGX is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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