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BL02 OPB

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

135,573 mi
Last recorded135,573 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 OPB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 135,573 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 135,570 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 135,019 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 134,405 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

overall condition of underbody corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2022 133,133 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all pipes

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 131,898 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 129,649 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Pass 12 Apr 2018 128,008 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 125,498 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 119,721 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 109,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 10,012 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 94,128 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 86,031 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 86,031 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 80,319 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 73,493 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 73,493 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 58,247 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 52,851 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 44,024 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 36,223 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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BL02 OPB is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BL02 OPB, 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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BL02 OPB is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 July 2002.

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