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DE02 BYV

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,965 mi
Last recorded150,965 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 BYV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 150,965 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 150,965 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 136,910 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 136,495 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded on bulkhead. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2015 121,976 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 121,951 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 105,183 miles

4x4 vacum pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 20 Jan 2014 105,183 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

4x4 vacum pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 16 Jan 2013 90,939 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 85,305 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 82,931 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 82,928 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 77,886 miles

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

fuel pipes along offside chassis slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2009 69,428 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 67,278 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2007 62,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 62,576 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2006 58,478 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 58,478 miles

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

brake pipes surface corrosion

front offside swivel seal slight leak

front pads and discs wearing thin

fuel pipes surface corrosion

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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DE02 BYV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DE02 BYV, 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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DE02 BYV is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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