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BT02 YBS

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,967 mi
Last recorded176,967 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 176,967 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 176,960 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested couldn't do emissions due to clutch and brake failure (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury body mounting (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear shocks and springs corroded

corrosion behind n/s headlight

Pass 16 May 2019 172,014 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

O/S & N/S front hub/swivel seals leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 May 2019 171,954 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

O/S & N/S front hub/swivel seals leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 158,753 miles

Offside Front seatbelt frayed

Fail 11 May 2018 158,750 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front seatbelt frayed

Pass 22 May 2017 148,050 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 148,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 137,745 miles

tailpipe missing

Pass 19 May 2015 128,075 miles

all four tyres have surface cracks to sidewalls

Pass 12 May 2014 118,364 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 109,338 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 99,829 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 92,040 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 84,486 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 76,536 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 68,475 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 68,418 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 59,943 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 53,604 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 YBS is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YBS, 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 YBS is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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