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BW02 NZA

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

96,510 mi
Last recorded96,510 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 96,510 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion of whole under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

O/S/R body mounting corroded.

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 94,977 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General, widespread corrosion around underside of body, suspension components and in rear panhard rod.

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

Some very slight play in prop shaft UJ, not excessive.

Fail 9 Sep 2021 94,977 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General, widespread corrosion around underside of body, suspension components and in rear panhard rod.

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Some very slight play in prop shaft UJ, not excessive.

Pass 14 Sep 2020 93,181 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear body mounting corroded

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint on rear propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear panhard rod corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 93,181 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear body mounting corroded

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint on rear propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear panhard rod corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 90,352 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 90,342 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floor for rear seat belt anchorages corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 84,833 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorating

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills & boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 84,828 miles

Fuel pipe leaking along chassis (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn hub seal also defective (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded along chassis -- unable to fully inspect where clipped (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorating

Fuel Pipe/s corroded along chassis ()

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills & boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 80,530 miles

Rear tyres wearing low,N/S 2.5mm O/S 3mm

Fail 26 Oct 2017 80,530 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 72,555 miles

Both near side and OSR tyres perished but not excessive

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 72,555 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded At load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Both near side and OSR tyres perished but not excessive

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deteriorating but still secure.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 66,095 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 60,901 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 60,899 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 56,595 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 56,595 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 52,222 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 52,219 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 147,805 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 147,805 miles

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 41,461 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 36,232 miles

nearside and offside fron t tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Jul 2008 27,977 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 19,956 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 19,920 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 15,804 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 NZA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 BW02 NZA, 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 NZA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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