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BP02 LYZ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

51,981 mi
Last recorded51,981 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 LYZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 51,981 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 51,622 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 49,717 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears and both on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 May 2017 49,695 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

general corrosion to under side

Pass 13 May 2016 46,569 miles

play in both front axle swivels

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 May 2016 46,569 miles

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

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

play in both front axle swivels

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2016 46,542 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 45,602 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 45,602 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 41,057 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2012 37,406 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 33,480 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front axle is leaking oil but not contaminating the brakes

Pass 27 Oct 2010 28,995 miles

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

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

o/side+n/side front discs slightly rusted

Pass 6 Jul 2009 17,880 miles

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

n/s front swivel joint oil seal leaking oil

Fail 6 Jul 2009 17,880 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front swivel joint oil seal leaking oil

Pass 23 Jun 2008 9,839 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 36,496 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 3,968 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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BP02 LYZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BP02 LYZ, 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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BP02 LYZ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2002.

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