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BN02 NTF

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

128,292 mi
Last recorded128,292 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 NTF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 128,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chip in screen

corrosion on front subframe

heavy corrosion on rear chassis rails & floors

heavy underseal & welding repairs

Fail 3 Feb 2025 128,270 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chip in screen

corrosion on front subframe

heavy corrosion on rear chassis rails & floors

Pass 12 Dec 2023 120,907 miles

corrosion both rear drop sills

corrosion to underside

wear front brake pads

Pass 21 Dec 2022 113,283 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Screen chipped

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2022 113,219 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

chip in screen

o/s/f and n/s/f hub seal leaking

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2021 103,370 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

general corrosion to underbody, chassis and suspension components

slight weeping from front hubs

Pass 30 Nov 2020 95,131 miles

corrosion on chassis rails

Pass 2 Dec 2019 90,477 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing worn (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking on limit of passing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing worn (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside appears to have been stood (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

top covers under trays sill covers

Fail 2 Dec 2019 90,477 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing worn (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking on limit of passing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing worn (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside appears to have been stood (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

top covers under trays sill covers

Pass 7 Dec 2018 87,195 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded underbody ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2018 87,195 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger to bodymount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch behind wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety swivel leaking to excess (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded underbody ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2017 83,829 miles

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

sill covers

Fail 6 Dec 2017 83,829 miles

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

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

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

sill covers

Pass 12 Dec 2016 79,868 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 79,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 76,164 miles

corrosion to sills

offside front hub seal leaking

Pass 15 Dec 2014 73,726 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT HUB SEAL LEAKING

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 72,036 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside front hub seal leaking.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 70,368 miles

general corrosion under vehicle borderline in places.

offside front hub seal leak.

security of exhaust system.

Fail 7 Dec 2012 70,314 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

general corrosion under vehicle borderline in places.

offside front hub seal leak.

security of exhaust system.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 68,465 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2011 68,430 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2010 65,624 miles

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

Engine management light on

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside front swivel joint seal leaking

Pass 10 Dec 2009 64,224 miles

O/S/F OIL SEAL LEAKING

Fail 10 Dec 2009 64,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F OIL SEAL LEAKING

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 60,771 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 60,771 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 57,343 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/f swivel slight oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2006 46,145 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 46,012 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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BN02 NTF is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 BN02 NTF, 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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BN02 NTF is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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