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BL51 XEK

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

43,002 mi
Last recorded43,002 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 XEK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2008 43,002 miles

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

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

both front cv joints leaking oil

both front wipers smearing slightly

drivers wiper split slightly

engine oil leak

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm and cracking on outer edge

offside front headlamp beam image poor

rear bumper cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2008 43,002 miles

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

both front cv joints leaking oil

both front wipers smearing slightly

drivers wiper split slightly

engine oil leak

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm and cracking on outer edge

offside front headlamp beam image poor

rear bumper cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2007 38,194 miles

engine oil dip stick missing

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

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

damasge to lower offside & nearside light lens

nearside door mirror glass insecure

nearside front axle hub leaking

rattle from rear exhaust silencer

Fail 23 Oct 2007 38,193 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

damage to offside & nearside rear light lens

engine oil dip stick missing

nearside door mirror glass insecure

nearside rear number plate light lens missing

rattle from rear silencer

Fail 20 Oct 2006 37,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front bumper insecure

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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BL51 XEK is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 BL51 XEK, 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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BL51 XEK is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is BL51 XEK safe to buy?

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