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BG02 SVL

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

133,149 mi
Last recorded133,149 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 SVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 133,149 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear webbs\inner sill ends corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2023 128,268 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 120,096 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 113,446 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 113,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 111,525 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 111,524 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Valve stem seriously damaged all 4 tyre valves badly cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2019 110,094 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

all tyre valves cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2018 108,928 miles

All tyre valves are split

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 107,134 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 104,757 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 100,314 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 14 Apr 2015 100,314 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 Apr 2014 93,909 miles

E/M/L On.

neasde and ofside have sill covers fitted.

Fail 4 Apr 2014 93,891 miles

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

E/M/L On.

neasde and ofside have sill covers fitted.

offside front hub seal leaking.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 87,896 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 86,808 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

centre exhaust heat shield rattle.

Fail 9 Jun 2012 86,804 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

excessive oil leak from nearside swivel hub seal

rear silencer box corroded

Pass 14 May 2011 73,564 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2010 73,808 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 14 May 2010 73,808 miles

o/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 18 May 2009 61,909 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 54,041 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 44,549 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 36,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

unable to fully test rear seat belts due to seats not fitted at time of test

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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BG02 SVL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BG02 SVL, 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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BG02 SVL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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