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BW02 VVL

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,051 mi
Last recorded115,051 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 115,051 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens broken no effect on light

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side muddy

Fail 4 Feb 2023 115,051 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens broken no effect on light

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under side muddy

Pass 18 Sep 2021 114,206 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 110,784 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

exhaust rear silencer rusty and outer skins splitting apart

Pass 5 May 2018 101,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

eml light on

play in front wheels

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 May 2017 100,119 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 12 May 2016 98,019 miles

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 18 May 2015 92,689 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 93,801 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 87,605 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 87,605 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 80,221 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 70,782 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 61,795 miles

offside sphere has some play in the joint and a slight leakage of oil should be rectifide

Pass 6 Aug 2009 56,832 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 52,034 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 46,111 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 40,254 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 VVL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VVL, 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 VVL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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