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BN02 XJV

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

132,841 mi
Last recorded132,841 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 XJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 132,841 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 132,337 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2024 132,054 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 132,054 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 131,789 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 131,261 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 131,261 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 130,775 miles

Central Inner OFF SIDE SILL GETTING RUSTY

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 130,229 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner SILL GETTING RUSTY

Nearside Front KING PIN SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 130,226 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated WITH OIL (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner SILL GETTING RUSTY

Nearside Front KING PIN SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 129,733 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 128,714 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 128,705 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 125,525 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 125,512 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 119,355 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside wiper rubber damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2014 119,223 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside wiper rubber damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2013 113,246 miles

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

slight corrosion to sills and chassis beams

Fail 15 Apr 2013 113,246 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

slight corrosion to sills and chassis beams

Fail 12 Apr 2013 113,239 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

eml light on

mid exhaust mount broken

nsf tyre perishing

osf hub seal leaking

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2012 108,285 miles

exhaust leak at front pipe/front brake disc s corroded/nearside rear tyre tread low/front brake imbalance

Pass 26 Mar 2011 103,525 miles

exhaust front pipe leaking/middle exhaust mount broken/front brake discs corroded/front brake imbalance/nearside rear tyre tread low

Pass 30 Mar 2010 98,693 miles

slight play in nsf wheel bearing/nsr tyre tread low/offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2009 93,227 miles

offside wiper split

Pass 19 Mar 2008 80,154 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 57,907 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 57,731 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 44,873 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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BN02 XJV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 XJV, 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 BN02 XJV registered?

BN02 XJV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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