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BJ02 FCC

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,689 mi
Last recorded96,689 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 FCC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 96,689 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 96,669 miles

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

Central Engine mounting bracket fractured gearbox mounting broken (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 93,479 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 93,479 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 90,026 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 90,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front tyre perishing

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Apr 2016 85,758 miles

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

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

Rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 20 Apr 2016 85,758 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2015 80,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 75,976 miles

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

Centre fuel pipe slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 71,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 71,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 65,692 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 59,719 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 53,506 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 46,942 miles

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

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

o/s wiper splitbut clears

rear seat not up when tested used as a van (semi converted)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 41,048 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 40,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

ALL TYRES PERRISHED

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

O/S FRONT HUB OIL SEAL LEAKING

Pass 26 Apr 2007 34,416 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 28,011 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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BJ02 FCC is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ02 FCC, 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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BJ02 FCC is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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