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BV02 ZNM

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

116,100 mi
Last recorded116,100 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 ZNM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 116,100 miles

Coil spring corroded & delaminated front/rear o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to boot floor o/s & n/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general underbody & various suspension components front/rear covered in sealant

sill covers fitted o/s & n/s

Fail 15 Nov 2025 116,100 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner wheel arch to body mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded & delaminated front/rear o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to boot floor o/s & n/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general underbody & various suspension components front/rear covered in sealant

sill covers fitted o/s & n/s

Pass 26 Oct 2024 114,115 miles

ALL FOUR COIL SPRING DELAMINATED & CORRODED

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S FRONT & REAR (1.1.11 (c))

SILLS COVERS FITTED

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL FRONT & REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 114,112 miles

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

ALL FOUR COIL SPRING DELAMINATED & CORRODED

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S FRONT & REAR (1.1.11 (c))

SILLS COVERS FITTED

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL FRONT & REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 107,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf nsf osr nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 23 Oct 2023 107,502 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bumper area corroded multiple locations (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Above fuel tank / under back seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area multiple locations (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swing arm Upper rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Multiple all over vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General corrosion

No reverse light

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Sill covers fitted to vehicle

Underbody has large amount of underseal applied

ALL CORRODED AREAS HAVE BEEN MARKED WHERE POSSIBLE

Pass 20 Oct 2022 98,278 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 98,146 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion covered by underseal

Rear No reverse lights

Sill covers fitted to vehicle

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underseal applied throughout vehicle

Fail 14 Oct 2022 98,106 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion covered by underseal

Rear No reverse lights

Sill covers fitted to vehicle

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underseal applied throughout vehicle

Pass 23 Oct 2021 88,524 miles

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 88,492 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 88,464 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 82,431 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2020 82,404 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 78,402 miles

Surface corrosion to underneath of vehicle.

fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 23 Oct 2018 74,091 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and punctured (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside and components

Pass 2 Nov 2017 69,631 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all pipes corroded ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 940,005 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all pipes corroded ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 61,044 miles

noise from rear wheels when rotated

Pass 13 Jan 2016 56,542 miles

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

fuel pipes are badly corrodded

Fail 13 Jan 2016 56,542 miles

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

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

fuel pipes are badly corrodded

Pass 31 Jan 2015 51,211 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Feb 2014 44,902 miles

OSR shock slight misting of oil

brakepipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 39,064 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 33,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 28,549 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 22,668 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 17,903 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2008 14,015 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 10,558 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 8,863 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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BV02 ZNM is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 BV02 ZNM, 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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BV02 ZNM is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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