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BT02 LXM

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,094 mi
Last recorded143,094 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 LXM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2022 143,094 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking 2 places both marked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting As marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded where marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting As marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting As marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn As marked (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch badly corroded as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front axle spheres corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 131,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Boot lid slightly loose TAILGATE HINGE PIN WORN (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 131,669 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Boot lid slightly loose TAILGATE HINGE PIN WORN (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 124,130 miles

4x4 pipes corroded

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

sideskirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Dec 2019 124,130 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

4x4 pipes corroded

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

sideskirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Dec 2018 116,747 miles

CHASSIS CORRODED

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2018 116,747 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

CHASSIS CORRODED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 108,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (7.1.2)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

slight play in both front swivels

Fail 14 Nov 2017 108,596 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (7.1.2)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

slight play in both front swivels

Pass 25 Nov 2016 96,991 miles

Offside Rear seat belt removed

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 21 Nov 2016 96,990 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear seat belt removed

p/s belt cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2015 85,662 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuelpipes at rear corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2015 85,662 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 27 Nov 2014 75,620 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 65,241 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 62,488 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 52,384 miles

nearside front hub seal leaking

Fail 22 Jun 2011 52,382 miles

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

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

nearside front hub seal leaking

Pass 2 Jun 2010 40,489 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 40,489 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 26 May 2009 33,541 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 33,541 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 26,444 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 22,025 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 18,005 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 LXM is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT02 LXM, 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 LXM is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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