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BT02 LXW

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

104,074 mi
Last recorded104,074 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 LXW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 104,074 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 102,776 miles

Fuel rubber hoses at rear of vehicle perished & cracked

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 101,326 miles

Central Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Coolant leak Staining at corner of radiator ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 97,403 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 89,169 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 81,199 miles

front to rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2017 81,199 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

EML on

front to rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2016 72,601 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

eml on

Fail 10 Nov 2016 72,582 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play excessive fluid leak (2.5.A.3b)

eml on

all tyres perished

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2015 66,413 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

eml on

Pass 8 Nov 2014 60,856 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 55,929 miles

all tyres perished

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

no reverse lights

Pass 10 Nov 2012 50,903 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2011 44,095 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 34,329 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 28,023 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 24,298 miles

Front axle swivel joints are slightly pitted

Pass 26 May 2007 20,071 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 16,205 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

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 LXW is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LXW, 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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What year was BT02 LXW registered?

BT02 LXW is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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