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BK02 LFE

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,725 mi
Last recorded75,725 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 LFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 75,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cover sills fitted light corrosion near side and offside under sills

front swivel joints seals worn (slight seepage)

Fail 30 Mar 2026 75,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cover sills fitted light corrosion near side and offside under sills

front swivel joints seals worn (slight seepage)

Pass 14 Mar 2025 74,960 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both axle swivel joint seals deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 74,953 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Underside covered in mud

Pass 12 Jun 2023 69,726 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of rear axle radius arms bushes perished, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 62,547 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 62,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated Heavy oil leak from hub seal (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 57,244 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 53,143 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 47,895 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 47,895 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 45,619 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 45,049 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 44,595 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 43,359 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 40,536 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

underside of vehicle components showing corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,207 miles

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

Exhaust back box in poor condition

Offside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Pass 6 Sep 2012 37,329 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2012 37,329 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 35,859 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 35,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 34,003 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 32,291 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,174 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 28,477 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 28,444 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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BK02 LFE is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BK02 LFE, 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 BK02 LFE registered?

BK02 LFE is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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The MOT history for BK02 LFE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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