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BD02 DHV

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,622 mi
Last recorded79,622 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 DHV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 79,622 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 76,766 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 76,728 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing red (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded, previous repair coming away from outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing red (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear stop lamps do not work if lights are on (4.3.3 (b))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 75,754 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Mar 2023 74,537 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 74,170 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 72,027 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 69,133 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 69,133 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 63,607 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 56,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around hanger on mid exhaust section (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

both inner sills slightly corroded

rubber gaitor on rear prop front joint split

Fail 31 Jul 2017 56,197 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded two pipes running front to rear at rear end (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around hanger on mid exhaust section (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

both inner sills slightly corroded

rubber gaitor on rear prop front joint split

Pass 28 Jul 2016 50,436 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 50,436 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 49,456 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 16 May 2013 47,797 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 45,946 miles

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

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

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

condition oof exhaust backbox

Pass 28 May 2011 43,657 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 40,820 miles

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

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

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

security of exhaust

slight bind to nearside front wheel

Pass 8 May 2009 37,369 miles

security of exhaust

wear to front brake pads

Pass 9 Feb 2008 32,869 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 24,385 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 19,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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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BD02 DHV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BD02 DHV, 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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BD02 DHV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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