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BW02 JEJ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

71,118 mi
Last recorded71,118 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 JEJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 71,118 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 71,117 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area in two places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 68,156 miles

General corrosion throughout underbody

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 65,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 61,699 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 57,971 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2021 54,279 miles

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition.

Pass 10 Jun 2020 51,085 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2019 46,459 miles

Exhaust silencer(s) corroded.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 40,798 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 38,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 37,981 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 37,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 36,650 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front inside brake pads appear to be worn low

Pass 5 Jul 2013 35,469 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 34,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 33,192 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 31,488 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slight scoring

Pass 15 Jul 2009 29,881 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 28,266 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 25,053 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 21,139 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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BW02 JEJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 BW02 JEJ, 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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BW02 JEJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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