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BT02 LXO

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

65,404 mi
Last recorded65,404 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 LXO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 65,404 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 65,404 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 65,268 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 65,268 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 65,091 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 65,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 63,968 miles

Front number plate deteriated

Fail 18 Jul 2023 63,961 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear silencer leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front number plate deteriated

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 59,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 59,677 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 58,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 55,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 51,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 51,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 45,855 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2018 45,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 41,873 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 41,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 36,047 miles

Offside off side front anti roll bar link slightwear

brake and petrol pipes going rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2016 57,874 miles

brake and fuel pipes starting to go rusty

off side front anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 22 May 2015 27,376 miles

all brake and petrol pipes starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jun 2014 23,614 miles

Offside front steering swivel has slight play on upper and lower king pins.

Fail 24 May 2014 23,585 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 22,639 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 21,545 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 19,446 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 16,899 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 15,031 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 13,015 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 11,365 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 9,518 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 LXO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 LXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT02 LXO registered?

BT02 LXO is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is BT02 LXO safe to buy?

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