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BP51 AUK

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,032 mi
Last recorded83,032 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 AUK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2016 83,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose cross threaded (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front diff has play on the joint

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Radius arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

light corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2014 82,478 miles

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

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

corrosion to both inner wheel arches

corrosion to front panels heavy in places

corrosion to inner sills plastic sill covers

damage o/s/r light lens damage

Fail 3 Nov 2014 82,474 miles

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion to both inner wheel arches

corrosion to front panels heavy in places

corrosion to inner sills plastic sill covers

damage o/s/r light lens damage

Pass 5 Nov 2013 81,761 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 81,760 miles

Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s steering ball leaking

Pass 18 Oct 2012 70,475 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 59,786 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 59,786 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 59,786 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 51,664 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 51,661 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside door mirror cracked,still provides view to rear

Pass 30 Jun 2010 50,831 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2009 45,739 miles

Nearside door mirror cracked.

Slight play offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 39,584 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

objects stuck to windscreen and hanging from interior mirror were removed as they cause an obstruction to the drivers view of the road

Pass 6 Jul 2007 33,443 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 25,715 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 25,589 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Jun 2005 18,041 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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BP51 AUK is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP51 AUK, 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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BP51 AUK is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 February 2002.

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