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BJ02 FWP

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,376 mi
Last recorded56,376 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 FWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 56,376 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2018 56,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounts (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion on under side

rear bushes perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2017 54,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front & rear (2.7.2a)

corrosion on sills

o/s rear body mount

rear panel above exhaust corroded

suspension bushes perishing

Pass 19 Apr 2016 50,155 miles

advise front brake hoses corroded

advise no rear seats fitted

advise o/s/r body mount corroded

advise rear floor corroded ubove exhaust

advise fuel pipes badly corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2016 50,155 miles

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

advise front brake hoses corroded

advise fuel pipes corroded and weak

advise no rear seats fitted

advise o/s/r body mount corroded

advise rear floor corroded ubove exhaust

Pass 25 Mar 2015 46,145 miles

advise boot floor corroded

advise fuel pipes corroded and weak

advise no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Mar 2015 46,134 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advise boot floor corroded

advise fuel pipes corroded and weak

advise no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jan 2014 43,608 miles

engine management light on

Pass 2 Feb 2013 41,977 miles

offside and nearside front fog ligts not working

Fail 30 Jan 2013 41,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

offside and nearside front fog ligts not working

Pass 28 Jan 2012 37,685 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 35,403 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 30,180 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,389 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,995 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 13,416 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 6,798 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 FWP is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BJ02 FWP, 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 BJ02 FWP registered?

BJ02 FWP is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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The MOT history for BJ02 FWP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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