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BP02 OFJ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,754 mi
Last recorded76,754 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 76,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear both body mounts corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2025 76,506 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 76,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 76,329 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 76,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 76,255 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 75,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs rusty due to vehicle being stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread showing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres showing radial cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 75,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 75,747 miles

Coil spring worn all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 75,629 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

vehicle underside has surface corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2017 75,495 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 75,494 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill corroded to excess (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 74,867 miles

steel fuel pipe corroded.

Fail 24 Mar 2016 74,867 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

steel fuel pipe corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 74,169 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 74,169 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 73,751 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 73,726 miles

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

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

Oil leak// 2 rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2013 70,265 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 70,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 66,675 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 66,675 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 51,680 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 51,680 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 34,006 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 25,022 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 21,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight judder from nearside front windscreen wiper.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 21,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Slight judder from nearside front windscreen wiper.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 15,998 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 11,428 miles

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

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 OFJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OFJ, 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 OFJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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