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BG02 UPO

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

47,133 mi
Last recorded47,133 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 UPO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 47,133 miles

front axle swivel knucles lightly corroded/pitted

slight damage to front bumper/bonnet

Fail 31 Jul 2013 47,133 miles

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

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

front axle swivel knucles lightly corroded/pitted

slight damage to front bumper/bonnet

Pass 7 Jun 2012 39,020 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 39,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

heavy oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 23 Feb 2012 38,172 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,307 miles

Front Brake pipes are corroding

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2011 30,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pipes are corroding

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2010 21,814 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre tread wear low

rear exhaust box heat sheild adrift

Fail 23 Feb 2009 12,426 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 12,426 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 3,025 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 3,025 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 24,732 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 20,830 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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BG02 UPO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BG02 UPO, 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 BG02 UPO registered?

BG02 UPO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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