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BJ02 MZL

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,987 mi
Last recorded59,987 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2019 59,987 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaks and engine management light on! (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction emissions fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction windscreen has a large crack in view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low /boarder line failure at 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective lower mounting at the transfer box is fracured ()

Fail 2 Feb 2019 59,978 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

limited reserve travel on handbrake

transfer box mounts in poor condition

Pass 7 Feb 2018 57,072 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 52,650 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 51,103 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 46,787 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 41,049 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 40,890 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 31,982 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 31,982 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 24,322 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 24,322 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 15,463 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 15,461 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Advise , n/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 4 Sep 2009 10,030 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 5,049 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 16,726 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 16,576 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 MZL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BJ02 MZL, 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 MZL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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