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BD02 DHZ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,810 mi
Last recorded151,810 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 DHZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 151,810 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under body and chassis covered in under seal

Fail 6 Feb 2026 151,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under body and chassis covered in under seal

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure seat bolts loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 148,798 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear body floor corroded

rear seats and seat belts missing at time of test

Fail 5 Feb 2025 148,798 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear body floor corroded

rear seats and seat belts missing at time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2024 146,290 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats and rear seat belts missing at time of test ()

under body corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2024 146,263 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats and rear seat belts missing at time of test ()

under body corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2024 146,254 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 142,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 139,299 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 138,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 136,748 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 132,706 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear trailing arm brackets (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear trailing arm brackets (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 132,642 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear trailing arm brackets (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear trailing arm brackets (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 129,588 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 129,588 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 127,054 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside number plate light cover missing

p. a. s belt loose

Fail 18 Feb 2017 127,054 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside number plate light cover missing

p. a. s belt loose

Pass 4 Feb 2016 122,111 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 114,097 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Feb 2014 106,405 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 104,845 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 95,112 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 95,112 miles

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

off side front seal slight leck hub

Pass 17 May 2006 94,625 miles

Nearside Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 DHZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD02 DHZ, 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 DHZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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