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EK02 BYA

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

86,798 mi
Last recorded86,798 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 BYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2022 86,798 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength siill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front prop shaft completely missing, no drive to the front, vehicle has no 4-wheel drive purpose and may pose wear to other drive components

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 85,567 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play also slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated slightly

Fail 21 Dec 2020 85,304 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill holed next to body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill holed next to body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2019 82,768 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 81,884 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm fractured (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner arches corroded, floor area corroded, fuel pipes corroded, brakespipes/hoses corroded, springs corroded, shocker casings corroded, x2 front tyres edges worn

Pass 24 Apr 2018 75,498 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 74,109 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside hub impregnating disc with fluid. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% hub leaking on to brake disc. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 69,148 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear inner wing repaired.

off side front sphere leaking,not affecting brakes or suspension

Fail 2 Aug 2016 69,146 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

off side front sphere leaking,not affecting brakes or suspension

Pass 13 Aug 2015 67,370 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 51,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 62,317 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 62,315 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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EK02 BYA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 EK02 BYA, 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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EK02 BYA is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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