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BT02 JCV

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,470 mi
Last recorded50,470 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 JCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 50,470 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sil corroded near rear body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear (covered in grease)

Pass 2 Jul 2025 50,303 miles

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

vac lines for front hub engagement corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2024 50,126 miles

Axle vacuum pipes corroded

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 49,870 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 49,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb in incorrectly.Refitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb in incorrectly.Refitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 49,466 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 49,129 miles

Central exhaust rubbers perished

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 48,809 miles

Bonnet hinges stiff

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

Nearside Front Hub - 1 bolt missing

Fail 17 Jul 2020 48,809 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Bonnet hinges stiff

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

Nearside Front Hub - 1 bolt missing

Pass 15 Jul 2019 48,599 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 48,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear seatbelts inaccesible due to dog cage fitted - not checked

Pass 26 Jun 2018 47,886 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 47,241 miles

rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 46,029 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 46,029 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 44,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 44,214 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 43,991 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 4 Jul 2013 43,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 43,252 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 43,184 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 42,485 miles

All 4 tyres are cracked but do not show ply or cords

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 39,770 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 37,568 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 35,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 34,180 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 32,371 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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BT02 JCV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT02 JCV, 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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BT02 JCV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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