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BV02 ZPP

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,125 mi
Last recorded95,125 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 95,125 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 95,124 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 92,122 miles

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn o/s and n/s (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 86,074 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn swivel hub (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn swivel hub (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 86,073 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn swivel hub (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn swivel hub (5.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 86,034 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 85,900 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 85,900 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 76,974 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 76,974 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear from compansator (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear from compansater (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front serious leak swivel joint leaking

Pass 30 Dec 2014 67,595 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 67,504 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 65,528 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 65,514 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Sep 2012 60,257 miles

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

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

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

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

center exhaust mounting corroded away

n/s outer sill corroded slightly

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2012 60,257 miles

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

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

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

center exhaust mounting corroded away

n/s outer sill corroded slightly

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2011 52,315 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 52,315 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 47,622 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 42,559 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 42,554 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 35,949 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 16 Feb 2008 35,945 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 30,072 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 30,072 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 22,954 miles

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

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 ZPP is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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