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BW02 LMW

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,664 mi
Last recorded70,664 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 LMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 70,664 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 66,635 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 66,634 miles

Nearside Rear Axle insecure mounting corroded (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear body mounting corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2021 66,633 miles

Offside Rear Axle fractured mounting fractured/cracked (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased/undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower axle strenghthening web corroded away but no excess movement apparent

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bump stop mounting to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting & surrounding area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bump stop mounting to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 65,327 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mtg point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 65,325 miles

Nearside Exhaust system insecure 2x mountings broken off (middle and front) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broken/not attached (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Axle fractured axle mounting fractured/broken (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mtg point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 61,822 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 61,821 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle fractured rear suspension arm mount broken (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 57,952 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 54,476 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 49,930 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 46,420 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 43,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 36,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 36,472 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 30,834 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 30,832 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 26,006 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 13,245 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 9,877 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 8,939 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 7,200 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 5,535 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 4,226 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 LMW is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BW02 LMW, 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 LMW is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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